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Originally Posted by Rochard
Isn't this the first step to a declaration of war?
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Yes indeed
Although we haven't declared war since 1942
"War declarations have the force of law and are intended to be executed by the President as "commander in chief" of the armed forces. The last time Congress passed joint resolutions saying that a "state of war" existed was on June 5, 1942, when the U.S. declared war on Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania"