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Publication Date: January 2007
Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
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Research Area: Military and defense
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Abstract:
This report provides background information on major instances, since 1970, when Congress has utilized funding cutoffs to compel the withdrawal of United States military forces from overseas military deployments. It also highlights key efforts by Congress to utilize the War Powers Resolution to force the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from foreign deployments. It will be updated should developments warrant.