U.S. Constitution · Article I, Section 8, Clause 15

Calling Forth Clause

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Also known as: Calling Forth Clause

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The text

To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;

National Archives transcription (public domain; original spelling and capitalization). archives.gov

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National Defense Authorization and Constitutional Safeguards Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026-06-19

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Values for America Constitution Explorer, https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution (text: National Archives transcription, public domain), Article I, Section 8, Clause 15, https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution/article-1/section-8/clause-15

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