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Source: Associated Press

1. Summary
   The Senate on Wednesday voted 66-30 to repeal two authorizations for use of military force (AUMFs) in Iraq from 1991 and 2002. AUMFs are not a formal declaration of war, which Congress last issued in World War II. It remains unclear if the Senate's repeal will also pass the House.
   
   The resolution's sponsors say Iraq is different now, and that AUMFs cede too much of Congress' power to the president. "Leaving outdated authorizations on the books can lead to abuse," said Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. Former President Trump invoked the 2002 AUMF to justify the drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani in 2020. On Tuesday Sen. Mitch McConnell said the AUMFs are needed to counter Iran's influence.
   
   An AUMF from 2001, intended to target al-Qaida in Afghanistan, remains in place and is unlikely to be repealed soon. That AUMF holds broader language and has been used to justify dozens of operations in at least 19 countries. About 2,500 American troops remain in Iraq in support roles under the 2001 AUMF. A repeal of the 2002 AUMF would not remove them.

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   Why the debate over repealing Iraq War approval matters.
   Associated Press (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 72% • 5 min read
   

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   Senate votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations.
   Military Times (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 66% • 4 min read

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   How the 2002 Iraq AUMF got to be so dangerous. (2022)
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