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Summary US House chides President Barack Obama for failing to obtain approval for action in Libya.
Republican House Speaker John Boehners resolution, approved on a 268-145 vote, stopped short of calling for an end to the mission, but rebuked Obama for maintaining a role in the NATO mission while ignoring Congress.The measure calls for a report from the White House within 14 days explaining US objectives in Libya, associated costs, the expected duration of US involvement and an explanation about why Obama didnt seek congressional permission.It warned that Congress has the constitutional prerogative to withhold funding for any unauthorized use of the US military.This resolution puts the president on notice, Boehner said. He has a chance to get this right and if he doesnt, Congress will exercise its constitutional authority and we will make it right.
