Defense News: House repeals 2002 war authorization, with Senate action coming next
WASHINGTON ― The House voted Thursday to repeal the 2002 authorization of military force against Iraq, a step that supporters say is necessary to constrain presidential war powers even though it is unlikely to affect U.S. military operations around the world.
With an endorsement from the White House and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, repeal of the Iraq-focused measure appears to have its best chance of passage in years. Schumer vowed to bring the matter to the Senate floor this year, after a committee mark up planned for next week.
The House voted 268-161, with 49 Republicans joining 219 Democrats in favor. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif.
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1 comment:
"The House voted Thursday to repeal the 2002 authorization of military force against Iraq, a step that supporters say is necessary to constrain presidential war powers"
Probably a good thing as why and how we go to war should be more explicitly debated so as to not get into war needlessly or to prevent prosecuting one in a lackluster manner.
"even though it is unlikely to affect U.S. military operations around the world. "
And Congress will find a way to pass the buck anyway.
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