`` When should the president have the unilateral authority to decide to use military force , and what is the place of the Congress in that process ? Legislation would require explicit congressional OK for military humanitarian missions . Sen. Webb , Obama , questioned U.S. 's commitment of forces in Libya 30-day . Congress was unable to explicitly endorse or reject Libya 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. Webb , Obama , questioned U.S. 's commitment of forces in Libya 30-day . Congress was unable to explicitly endorse or reject Libya role in the NATO intervention . Political scientist : Congress 's efforts to restrict war powers `` are almost always symbolic ''