When has Congress attempted to limit the President's war powers? History News Network discusses 20th century examples. The list includes:
- Occupation of Nicaragua (1926)
- The destroyer-base deal (1940)
- “The Great Debate” (1951) (about whether to substantially increase American ground forces in Europe to counter Soviet aggression)
- National Commitments Resolution (1969)
- Cooper-Church Amendment (1971)
- War Powers Resolution (1973)
- Panama (1989)
- The Gulf War (1990-1991)
- Somalia (1992-1994)
- Haiti (1994)