Senate Limits Presidential Power Over NATO Withdrawal

New NDAA Provision Requires Congressional Approval for NATO Exit, Seen as Move to Counter Trump's Criticism of Alliance

The Senate has added a provision to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that prevents future presidents from withdrawing from NATO without congressional approval.
The provision was introduced by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) and is seen as a move to limit Trump's power, who has been critical of NATO and rumored to be considering withdrawing from the alliance.
The NDAA, including this provision, has been passed by the House and is expected to be signed by President Biden.
Trump has long criticized NATO, arguing that the U.S. is carrying too much of the alliance's weight and that European allies aren't paying their fair share.
The provision requires the president to notify Congress 180 days in advance and get the approval of two-thirds of the Senate or an act of Congress before withdrawing from NATO.