McCain, Kaine unveil measure to change war powers

Published January 16, 2014 8:56pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — Two members of the Senate are pressing for significant changes to how presidents consult with Congress on sending the military into war.

Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., unveiled legislation on Thursday that would repeal the 1973 War Powers Resolution, often ignored by presidents of both parties, and replace it with a new law that requires greater consultation and a congressional vote within 30 days on any significant armed conflict.

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