https://freerepublic.com/tag/wardeclaration/ en-us Thu, 25 Sep 2014 23:15:11 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3207909/posts The United States has begun a bombing campaign in Syria, but don’t bet on Congress returning to Washington to vote on a new war authorization anytime soon. Shortly after airstrikes against the Islamic State in Syria started, some lawmakers started pushing again for an authorization vote. But so far, leaders aren’t gearing up to bring their members back to town. Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., tweeted Monday night it was “irresponsible and immoral” that congressional leaders had chosen to recess for nearly two months instead of debating and voting on war. And the ranking Democrat on the Budget Committee, Chris Van... Roll Call https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3207909/posts#comment Thu, 25 Sep 2014 23:15:11 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2692873/posts Should Obama Go to Congress on Libya Strikes? Yes. Only Congress can declare war. No. It's too late, and unnecessary in this case, to seek congressional approval. Obama doesn't need to -- but still should bring lawmakers into the discussion. Other (leave a comment). foxnews.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2692873/posts#comment Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:22:21 GMT