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Originally Posted by photon
Yes Congress has the sole power to declare war.
The president has the power to temporarily initiate hostilities and has to report to Congress within 48 hours of doing so, and has to terminate hostilities after 60 days unless Congress declares war or otherwise authorizes the continuation (i.e. an authorization of the use of military force or AUMF). The president can also extend the 60 days by 30 days if certifies to Congress in writing the reason.
https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R47603 |
So a ‘Special Military Operation’?