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Brian Fitzpatrick: “The War Powers Act of 1973 has two essential requirements…”

Featuring: Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican | U.S. House Pennsylvania, 1st Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 00:38

You changed your vote to yes in May and again last night. So why the change? Why support that now? Yeah, it's very simple. It's following the law. The War Powers Act of 1973 has two essential requirements: 48-hour notification in advance and within 60 days of hostilities commencing approval by Congress. So as soon as we hit that 60 day mark, every resolution that's been brought to the floor, I've supported. It's just a simple basic matter of following the law. (00:38–00:47)

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