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> [The Congress shall have Power ...] To declare War,

One might even think that not getting Congress's permission, as required, might be an impeachable offense.

But you should read about [the War Powers Clause](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Clause#History_and_...), and in particular, our messy, messy history with it starting at the Korean War and continuing to the present day.



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