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United States declares war on the United Kingdom
- When
- 18 June 1812
- Where
- United States Congress, Washington, D.C.
- Part of
- Outbreak of the War of 1812
On 18 June 1812, the United States declared war on Britain after majorities in both chambers voted along party lines.
The United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812. Majorities in both the House and Senate voted for war in June 1812, though they were divided along strict party lines, with the Democratic-Republican Party in favour and the Federalist Party against. The declaration opened the War of 1812, a conflict fought mainly in North America and at sea during the wider Napoleonic Wars, affecting the United States and Canada.
Sources
- War of 1812 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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