The Senate voted to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq on Wednesday, about a week after the 20-year anniversary of the US invasion of the country.
against Iraq, days after the 20-year anniversary of the US invasion that deposed Saddam Hussein.
Eighteen Republicans joined 48 Democrats in supporting the bipartisan measure co-sponsored by Tim Kaine and Todd Young “These authorizations are outdated, they’re a detriment to our national security strategy and they’re an abdication of Congress’ constitutional role in declaring and, yes, ending wars,” he added.
“We should never send our sons and daughters overseas without the consent of the American people through their elected representatives,” Sen. Dick Durbin said in a statement.
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