How did the war powers act of 1973 affect the power of the president?

The War Powers Resolution (also known as the War Powers Resolution of 1973 or the War Powers Act) (50 U.S.C. 1541–1548) is a federal law intended to check the president's power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of the U.S. Congress.

i'm not sure i understand what you are trying to ask, if you give more information, that would be most .