> as long as the U.S. is enforcing the naval blockade on Iran the conditions of war still exist <
Of course. But we live in an age where we say “conflict” or “kinetic action” instead. Oh, and sometimes “police action” too.
There’s really no difference between those things and a war.
But it’s a handy way to get around the Constitution.
“But it’s a handy way to get around the Constitution.”
The “Constitutional requirement” is actually met when the Congress chooses not to act to vote to terminate hostilities by its demand. Other Presidents and Congresses have skirted the 60 day time limit by that same way in the past.
The War Powers Act of 1973 is not in the Constitution. It is an act of Congress which has 1/3 power in the government. An executive branch ignoring this rule is also a 1/3 power. What would the Supreme Court rule? Until then Congress can only defund the effort.