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onenote

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3. I don't believe there is any such requirement.

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Sat Jun 21, 2025, 11:24 PM

Jun 21

I don't believe the presidents that have used the military to hit targets in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Libya, etc. -- a group that includes Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush2, Obama, Biden and Trump -- have done so. It's not expressly required by the Constitution or by the War Powers Resolution.

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Did MF Give Iran A 60 Day Warning? [View all] WiVoter Jun 21 OP

And If He Gave 60 Days Notice, When Did He Go To Congress? WiVoter Jun 21 #1

he's lying. barbtries Jun 21 #2

I don't believe there is any such requirement. onenote Jun 21 #3

Agree. Now, if he mounts daily bombing raids, deploys troops, etc., he's likely on less firm ground. Silent Type Jun 21 #5

Sadly, he doesn't have to do any such thing--- the POTUS can bomb anyone he chooses Jack Valentino Jun 21 #4

Congress hasn't approved a war since WW2 Melon Jun 21 #6