N.J. Stat. § 32:3-15: Congressional consent to compact

The governor is hereby authorized to apply on behalf of the state of New Jersey to the congress of the United States for its consent and approval to the aforesaid compact or agreement, but in the absence of such consent and approval the Delaware River Joint Commission shall have all of the powers which the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the state of New Jersey may confer upon it without the consent and approval of congress.

L.1931, c. 391, s. 3, p. 1234.