War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1988

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1988 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to clarify that the power to declare war is within the congressional legislative powers and repeals certain provisions relating to the exercise of war powers by the President.

Requires that, where consultation is required pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, the President shall consult with: (1) the Speaker and the Minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Majority leader of the Senate. Requires the President and such Members to establish a schedule of regular meetings to ensure adequate consultation on national security issues.

Requires that, whenever a majority of such Members so request, the President shall consult with a permanent consultative group (to be established within the Congress under this Act) unless the President determines that limiting consultation to such Members is essential to meet extraordinary circumstances affecting the most vital security interests of the United States. Requires the membership of the permanent consulting group, in addition to such Members, to include the chairmen and ranking minority members of the House and Senate committees on foreign affairs, armed services, and intelligence.

Revises reporting requirements to require the President to report to the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate within 48 hours after the number of U.S. armed forces in a foreign country are substantially reduced. Requires the President to submit a final report to the Congress upon the termination of the involvement of U.S. armed forces in hostilities and certain other situations.

Repeals provisions of the Resolution requiring the President to terminate any use of U.S. armed forces: (1) within 60 days after such use is required to be reported to the Congress under the Resolution, unless the Congress specifically authorized their continued use; or (2) if the Congress so directs by concurrent resolution.

Provides that, whenever U.S. armed forces are engaged in hostilities or other situations described in a report submitted (or deemed to be required to be submitted) by the President under the Resolution without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, it shall be in order in the Senate or House to consider a joint resolution (approved by the permanent consulting group) which either: (1) requires the President to disengage or remove such forces; or (2) provides specific authorization for their continued engagement or use. Sets forth congressional priority procedures for such a joint resolution.

Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds for any activity which would have the purpose or effect of violating any provision of law requiring the disengagement of U.S. armed forces or authorizing the continued engagement of such forces.

Repeals provisions of the Department of State Authorization Act, FY 1984 and 1985 relating to expedited procedures for joint resolutions and bills requiring the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities.