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AUMFs Have not Been the Same as a Declaration of War

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:March 15, 2023
Post category:Maryland Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

I recently testified before a Maryland House committee in favor of the Maryland Defend Our Guard Act. Specifically, I was asked to explain the difference between an authorization to use military force (AUMF) and a declaration of war. Following is the written testimony I submitted. I am Mike Maharrey and I’m the national communications director […]

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War Powers: The Difference Between a Declaration of War and an AUMF

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:March 10, 2018
Post category:History Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

An Authorization to Use Military Force (AUMF) is not the same as a declaration of war. An AUMF is the Congress abdicating its power and allowing the president to usurp it. More importantly, it allows the president to start a war. The declaration of war power does not allow Congress to start a war. It…