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The upcoming Senate floor showdown over the War Powers Resolution is more than just a political spat; it is a structural test of American governance in the 21st century. The privileged status of the resolution has stripped away the normal legislative camouflage, forcing a head-on confrontation between the Executive’s assertion of inherent war authority and Congress’s explicit role under Article I. The near-miss of the previous vote on Caribbean strikes proves that victory is attainable, provided the sponsors can successfully convince a few more GOP senators that the gravity of potential land operations and covert action outweighs party lines. The focus now is on those few votes. Will the desire to restrain what many see as an overreach of presidential power finally win out? Will the institutional memory of the 1973 Act provide the necessary procedural shield to force a national debate on South American intervention? The clock is ticking, and the outcome will define the limits of presidential war-making authority for years to come. What do you believe is the single most important factor that will sway wavering senators? Share your thoughts in the comments below—your engagement drives the conversation that matters on Capitol Hill.