Published 1 year ago

Senate votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations

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Senators vote 66-30 to repeal the 2002 measure and also the 1991 authorization. If passed by the House, the repeal would not be expected to affect any current military deployments. Some lawmakers who voted for the Iraq War two decades ago now say that was a mistake. Supporters say the repeal is crucial to prevent future abuses.

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News18 India

US Senate Votes to Repeal Iraq War Approval 20 Years After Invasion

The Senate voted to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq 20 years after an authorization many now view as a mistake. Senators voted 66-30 to repeal the 2002 measure and also the 1991 authorization that sanctioned the US-led Gulf War.

1 year ago·India

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The Hill

Senate votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations

Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Senate votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations The Senate on Wednesday voted to repeal a pair of Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) with bipartisan support, taking a step toward closing the door on the…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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The West Australian

US Senate votes to repeal Iraq act, reclaim war powers

The United States Senate has voted to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq and to return a basic war power to Congress.

1 year ago

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Al Jazeera

‘Critical first step’: US Senate votes to repeal Iraq war powers

Advocates say the vote shows progress in efforts to reform legal architecture of the US’s post-9/11 ‘war on terror’.

1 year ago·Qatar

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Flin Flon Reminder

Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq , a bipartisan effort to return a basic war power to Congress 20 years after an authorization many now view as a mistake.

1 year ago·Flin Flon, Canada

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Pioneer Press

Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake

If approved by the House, the measure would end more than 20 years of authorization for U.S. presidents to use force in that country and return those war powers to Congress.

1 year ago·St Paul, United States

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