The Congress shall have power To ... declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water
In the five declared wars of the United States of America, each declaration was given by Congress upon request by the president. However, as one can see, the power to declare war is vested in Congress. Could there have been a situation in which Congress declared war over the strident objections of the sitting president?
In the five declared wars of the United States of America, each declaration was given by Congress upon request by the president. However, as one can see, the power to declare war is vested in Congress. Could there have been a situation in which Congress declared war over the strident objections of the sitting president?