Thus, on grounds of authority, as well as of reason, is it clear that the undertaking of the President to employ the War Powers without the authority of Congress was void, and every employment of these War Powers in pursuance thereof was a usurpation.
Sumner argues that the President's unilateral use of war powers without Congress is unconstitutional.
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