21. But the wording of a resolution granting the president war powers could take longer. 22. I think the president would have to step in and use emergency war powers . 23. The Emancipation Proclamation was an effective use of the President's war powers . 24. Here, they ( the administration ) flagrantly ignored ( the War Powers Act ), 25. But Bush did not appear ready to ask Congress to grant him extensive war powers . 26. Later that week Congress came closer to passing a resolution granting war powers to Bush. 27. And Congress always is less than aggressive in confronting presidents over misuse of war powers . 28. See War Powers Resolution for more info. 29. Under Nixon Congress had no war powers . 30. This federal court decision with constitutional and war power issues made news around the country.
