War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1988

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1988 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to clarify that the power to declare war is within the congressional legislative powers and repeals certain provisions relating to the exercise of war powers by the President. Requires that, where consultation is required pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, the President shall consult with: (1) the Speaker and the Minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Majority leader of the Senate. Requires the President and such Members to establish a schedule of regular meetings to ensure adequate consultation on national security issues. Requires that, whenever a majority of such Members so request, the President shall consult with a permanent consultative group (to be established within the Congress under this Act) unless the President determines that limiting consultation to such Members is essential to meet extraordinary circumstances affecting the most vital security interests of the United States. Requires the membership of the permanent consulting group, in addition to such Members, to include the chairmen and ranking minority members of the House and Senate committees on foreign affairs, …