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War Powers: The True History of James Madison, the Constitution and the War of 1812

War Powers: The True History of James Madison, the Constitution and the War of 1812

by Mike Maharrey | Sep 15, 2024 | History, James Madison, War Powers

In the early years of the United States under the Constitution, James Madison made one of the most compelling constitutional arguments against unilateral presidential war powers. Through their actions, the first three presidential administrations of Washington, Adams,...
War Powers: The True History of John Adams and the Quasi-War with France

War Powers: The True History of John Adams and the Quasi-War with France

by Mike Maharrey | Aug 26, 2024 | Executive Power, History, John Adams, War Powers

Many people believe presidents have a great deal of authority to make unilateral decisions about war without the approval of Congress. To support this conclusion, they often point to actions taken by early presidents such as John Adams. But this narrative doesn’t...
War Powers: The True History of Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates

War Powers: The True History of Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates

by Michael Boldin | Mar 2, 2024 | History, Thomas Jefferson, War Powers

People on both the left and the right claim the president possesses significant, unilateral power over military action, and they support this myth by perpetuating a big lie – that Thomas Jefferson did the same in response to the Barbary Pirates.  But like so...
What The Constitution Means By “Declare War”

What The Constitution Means By “Declare War”

by TJ Martinell | Jan 3, 2024 | Constitution, War Powers

In the 2000 film Thirteen Days chronicling the Cuban Missile Crisis, John F. Kennedy tells General Taylor, “I’m the president of the United States, and I decide when we go to war.” That’s how presidents have done things for decades. The problem is, that’s not...
Using Force in Ukraine Requires Congressional Approval

Using Force in Ukraine Requires Congressional Approval

by Michael D. Ramsey | Mar 2, 2022 | Constitution, Current Events, War Powers

Commentators are suggesting that the U.S. establish a no-fly zone in Ukraine, and perhaps take even stronger military action, in response to the Russian invasion.  Putting aside the wisdom of those suggestions, the Constitution’s original meaning requires that...
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