I do get your point. But it seems pretty straightforward. If Congress authorizes the use of military force and pays for it, what then has Congress done BUT declare war? That's it for tonight. Bye-bye.
But it seems pretty straightforward. If Congress authorizes the use of military force and pays for it, what then has Congress done BUT declare war? That's it for tonight. Bye-bye. Websters definition #1 for "war" -- A conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations...
Yes it is straightforward -- Congress authorizes force so it authorizes war.