Meanings of congressional authorisation in English

The escalation of the war into Syria comes without explicit congressional authorisation.

Legislators who endorse congressional authorisation of war against Isis have offered packages that already look beyond the group.

President Barack Obama says the US should take military action against Syria and he will seek congressional authorisation for intervention.

Today's measure directed the president to "terminate the use of United States Armed Forces" against Iran unless granted congressional authorisation.

The President needs congressional authorisation for military action and I call on him to come to Congress for a proper debate on our role.

It requires congressional authorisation within 60 days of the US entering hostilities, with a possible extension to 90 days under extraordinary circumstances.