On the recordJuly 24, 2017
Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution states Congress shall have the power to declare war and to raise and support armies and other armed forces.
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congress.govArticle 1 Section 8 of the Constitution states Congress shall have the power to declare war and to raise and support armies and other armed forces.
Connolly emphasizes Congress's constitutional authority to declare war.
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