Past presidents have successfully taken military action without Congress ' approval . One expert says decision will result in `` 535 Monday morning quarterbacks '' in Congress . " Comment: The president has the authority to use force against any nation that is a threat, and he can do so with or without congressional authorization.
Past presidents have successfully taken military action without Congress ' approval . One expert says decision will result in `` 535 Monday morning quarterbacks '' in Congress . Other legal scholars say Obama going it alone would put him on limb legally and politically .