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What happens if congress has adjourned but the president wishes to declare war?
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∙ 13y ago
Only Congress, according to the Constitution, has the power to declare war. Under the War Powers Act the president can send troops into battle, but then he must inform Congress, within 90 days, of his action and get their approval. Presidents usually use the Commander-in-Chief power (Article II, Section 2) in the Constitution as authority to send troops into a fighting situation.
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∙ 16y agoYes, congress can declare war if a bill declaring it is signed by the president.
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