[jamaksin]

The last formal Declaration of War by the United States, as required by the Constitution of the United States, was on June 5, 1942. Then the United States declared war against Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania.

Recall the Korean War? That did not "need" a formal declaration as it was a "police action" under that flag of the nascent United States (think "blue helmets).

[d_focil]

Thats true but I don’t recall reading that a police action was exempt from regular constitutional requirements. At least some form of authorization would be nice, but it seems as many here have pointed out that congress, regardless of party, no longer takes its responsibility seriously.