Sentences with phrase «congressional declarations of war»

Congressional declarations of war are never actually required for the U.S. to wage war.

To Gillibrand: If the next POTUS were to move to a pre-emptive attack on Iran, would you favor a clear Congressional declaration of war before that takes place?

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The War Powers Resolution requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30 - day withdrawal period, without a Congressional authorization for use of military force (AUMF) or a declaration of war by the United StatWar Powers Resolution requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30 - day withdrawal period, without a Congressional authorization for use of military force (AUMF) or a declaration of war by the United Statwar by the United States.