The War Powers Resolution of 1973 (P.L. 93-148) was passed with the intent
to reassert Congress's role in committing U.S. Armed Forces into
hostilities abroad while still ensuring that the President retains enough flexibility to act quickly when necessary.
Like when "Clinton orders airstrike on Iraq: Dec. 16, 1998" trying to
escape impeachment for lying about a blowjob from an intern.