That is for the express purpose, I have always believed, of giving to Congress, especially to the House of Representatives, which must inaugurate all appropriation bills, absolute control over the use of the Army, and the power to determine for what purposes the military power shall be used.
Hoar explains the purpose behind the constitutional limitation on military appropriations to ensure congressional control.
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