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On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
There are also implied powers in Article 1 Section A to the Constitution exclusively granting to the legislative branch the power of war and peace.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly emphasizes Congress's constitutional role in war powers.

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