Historical Instances of US Presidents Launching Military Operations Without Congressional Approval

11 times US presidents launched military operations without Congressional approval

The 187th US Regimental Combat Team awaits orders during the Korean War on May 3, 1951 Keystone/Getty Images The ongoing war with Iran has triggered debate in Congress over war powers. Presidents have repeatedly ordered military operations without Congress since WWII. In some instances, lawmakers have checked the president's power in response. In the wake of the United States and Israel's war against Iran, a host of ethical, economic, and political questions have been raised about the decis...