U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico 170 years ago today (May 13 1846)


Video: 'Mexican American War - 2of6' (Congress approves declaration of war at :21)

(Wednesday, May 13, 1846; during the Mexican-American War) — The U.S. Congress approved a declaration of war on Mexico requested by President James Polk today after a few hours of debate on a vote of 40-2 in the Senate and 174-14 in the House.