[kabar]

They cannot micromanage the particular form and timing of military action when they do.

When Obama shifted the responsibility to Congress, he opened the door for micromanagement. And Obama claims that he doesn't need Congressional approval or authorization to take action against Syria.

The War Powers Act already sets time limits on the President's use of force.

[Vigilanteman]

Theoretically, yes. As a practical matter, no. Short of a defunding resolution (as congress did in 1975 for Viet Nam) or, even less likely, impeachment, congress has no way of micromanaging what goes on in the battlefield.

Given congressional unwillingness to defund Obamacare, just how likely do you think they can put toothpaste back in the tube once a military action is authorized?