Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-12 02:14:36 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 61C8D3126822CC3E1100DB47E5E8A529F1DA71FE01D5ED8566856A32E31AA9EF
Participant Details
Original Note:
This is incorrect. While only Congress may formally declare war, under 50 US ยง1543, the President may initiate limited military action without prior Congressional approval so long as he delivers a report to Congress within 48 hours of commencing the action. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/1543
All Note Details