Senate Votes to Repeal Authorizations for Military Operations in Iraq

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Published on March 29, 2023 - Duration: 01:30s

Senate Votes to Repeal Authorizations for Military Operations in Iraq

Senate Votes to Repeal , Authorizations for Military , Operations in Iraq.

On March 29, the United States Senate voted to terminate two decades-old resolutions that grant authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq.

On March 29, the United States Senate voted to terminate two decades-old resolutions that grant authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq.

Fox News reports that critics have long claimed that the resolutions have been used inappropriately to justify military campaigns in the region.

The Senate repealed 1991 and 2002 authorizations for military force used in the Gulf War and following the 9/11 attacks.

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We’re going through the responsible, much-needed and much-neglected work of finally, legally bringing a war to a close.

, Todd Young, Republican Indiana Senator, via Fox News .

Earlier this month, Sen.

Todd Young's office , said ending the AUMFs would... .

...reassert Congress’ constitutional role in deciding whether and when to send our service members into harm’s way and enhance the relationship the United States now has with a sovereign, democratic Iraq, Sen.

Todd Young's office, via statement.

Opponents of repealing the authorizations, including GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, claim they are critical for U.S. deterrence against Iran.

I am opposed to Congress sunsetting any military force authorizations in the Middle East.

Our terrorist enemies aren’t sunsetting their war against us.

, Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .

I am opposed to Congress sunsetting any military force authorizations in the Middle East.

Our terrorist enemies aren’t sunsetting their war against us.

, Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .

And when we deploy our service members in harm’s way, we need to supply them with all the support and legal authorities that we can.

, Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .

Fox News reports that the legislation does not affect the authorization of military force against people and groups responsible for the 9/11 attacks.

Senator Rand Paul's proposed amendment to include that measure in the bill was voted down 86 to 9.


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