0 113th Congress / Congress / Congressional Powers / Federal Budget / Foreign Policy / Less War, More Peace / Military Intervention / National Security / Politics / President / Presidential powers / Syria / War & Peace / War Powers September 12, 2013 by Michael Matheron · Published September 12, 2013 Texas Congressman Introduces First Joint Resolution That Would Forbid Use Of Federal Funds For Unauthorized U.S. Military Action In Syria On September 9. 2013, GOP Congressman Ted Poe of southeastern Texas introduced H.RES. 58 (below), a binding resolution that would prohibit federal funds for the use of military force against Syria unless specifically authorized by Congress.