Legislation would require explicit congressional OK for military humanitarian missions . The bill also calls on the president to submit a plan within 60 days of taking office that outlines how he plans to use U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria against ISIS militants. Congress was unable to explicitly endorse or reject U.S. role in the NATO intervention . Political scientist : Congress 's efforts to restrict war powers `` are almost always symbolic ''
Legislation would require explicit congressional OK for military humanitarian missions . Sen. Jim Webb , D-Virginia , questioned Obama 's commitment of forces in Libya last year . Congress was unable to explicitly endorse or reject U.S. role in the NATO intervention . Political scientist : Congress 's efforts to restrict war powers `` are almost always symbolic ''