Thirty-three House lawmakers have signed a letter urging President Barack Obama to reconvene Congress back into session if he plans to use military force in Syria.
Republican Scott Rigell wrote in the letter that engaging the US military in Syria when no direct threat to the United State exists and without prior congressional authorization would violate the separation of powers that is clearly delineated in the Constitution.
According to Politico, the letter notes that the lawmakers believe Obama should have asked Congress for permission when he sent cruise missiles and bombs into Libya.
The letter said that if Obama deem military action in Syria is necessary, Congress can reconvene to mull over the issue.
