On the recordJanuary 20, 2016
Does the President of the United States have the absolute ability and the power to call for a nuclear strike without any input from Congress?
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congress.govDoes the President of the United States have the absolute ability and the power to call for a nuclear strike without any input from Congress?
Manchin questions presidential authority over nuclear strikes without congressional input.
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in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceedings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________