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Constitutional Power of the Purse

The Constitution vests the power of the purse in Congress, creating a structural tension over spending that courts and statutes have mostly resolved in favor of congressional control.

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Jan 17, 2026

What legal precedents limit a president’s ability to withhold congressionally appropriated funds from states?

The Constitution vests the power of the purse in Congress and obligates the President to “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed,” creating a structural tension over spending that courts and s...