congressional

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It could pass legislation explicitly prohibiting the use of military force against Canada, Greenland, Panama, Colombia, Cuba or any other country without explicit congressional authorization.

From Salon

Domestically, opposition politicians chanted the traditional laments about executive usurpation and congressional war powers.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Sunday, the top US diplomat stressed that the operation did not require congressional authorization.

From Barron's

But such a measure would require congressional approval, which is far from certain.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the document largely restates conclusions that prosecutors, congressional investigators, and multiple courts have previously articulated.

From Salon