The conflict in Syria deserves public debate and the active engagement of Congress. Earlier this week, I signed on a letter to President Obama urging him to consult and receive authorization from Congress before ordering the use of U.S. military force in Syria. The precedent set by the President in Libya, where he determined that “national interest” is enough to allow him to engage in hostilities without congressional authorization, is clearly contrary to the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and should not be repeated.