By virtue of the War Powers Act of 1973 the President's is mandated to consult with Congress within 48 hours of ordering any military action.
<h3>War Powers Act of 1973</h3>
The Wars power Resolution mandates the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action.
Also, this resolution forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30-day withdrawal period, without congressional authorization for use of military force (AUMF) or a declaration of War by the US.
I’m not so sure about the north but i know that the south was very angry because they claimed it was an inaccurate depiction of slaveholders. I hope this helps!
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