Washington, DC – The 60-day mark of the United States and Israel’s war with Iran represents a fork in the road for US lawmakers: will they assert their authority – either in support or against – the conflict, or remain silent? It is a question that, experts say, lawmakers technically should not have to answer. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran list 2 of 3 UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran list 3 of 3 Is a US-Iran deal still possible? end of list The US Constitution limits a president’s war-making powers. A subsequent law passed in 1973 – dubbed the War Powers Act – further codified that presidents must cease military action after 60 days, or receive congressional authorisation to legally continue.…