Actually it wasn’t considered formally until 1935, it didn’t propose conscripting those who voted yes, and wouldn’t apply if we were attacked first. It was called the Ludlow Amendment.
I would be happy if the President went to Congress and declared war before sending troops somewhere, as the Constitution already stipulates, something that has been neglected for over 50 years.
ocarr737 on April 9th, 2021 at 05:00 UTC »
I am down. Lets do this. Will Congress also put their salary on hold during government shutdowns or when the budget is not balanced?
jeremyrando on April 9th, 2021 at 05:43 UTC »
Of course at this time, one could also go to prison for speaking out against the war.
Eugene V. Debs
michaelY1968 on April 9th, 2021 at 08:04 UTC »
Actually it wasn’t considered formally until 1935, it didn’t propose conscripting those who voted yes, and wouldn’t apply if we were attacked first. It was called the Ludlow Amendment.
I would be happy if the President went to Congress and declared war before sending troops somewhere, as the Constitution already stipulates, something that has been neglected for over 50 years.