Does Bush Need a NEW War Authorization from Congress?

[Care4all]

another reason that all wars should be declared is because it takes a 2/3's yea vote of congress to declare war according to the constitution. 2/3's!!!!

 

[uscitizen]

another reason that all wars should be declared is because it takes a 2/3's yea vote of congress to declare war according to the constitution. 2/3's!!!!

And what percentage of congress voted for the Shrubs war powers to invade Iraq ?

 

[Damocles]

Right, I mentioned this before...

This provision was placed to protect national interest. Instead we have the "War Powers Act" which end-runs this provision and creates serious issues. Each war fought under this Act has been a debacle on a major scale. It needs to end.