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Senate advances Biden-backed bill that would repeal Iraq war authorizations - New York Post

Senate advances Biden-backed bill that would repeal Iraq war authorizations - New York Post

Senate advances Biden-backed bill that would repeal Iraq war authorizations - New York Post
Mar 17, 2023 1 min, 7 secs

A bill that would repeal the authorizations for war in Iraq cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support — and President Biden has signaled that he would sign the legislation if it reaches his desk.

), Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson, crossed party lines to join Democrats in support of the measure which would repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force in Iraq.

)APThe 2002 Iraq AUMF has been used by former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump to justify a broad range of military operations in the region, which were conducted without congressional approval.

That partnership, which includes cooperation with the Iraqi Security Forces, continues at the invitation of the Government of Iraq in an advise, assist, and enable role,” the White House statement read.

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) also crossed the aisle to support the measure.Getty Images“President Biden remains committed to working with the Congress to ensure that outdated authorizations for the use of military force are replaced with a narrow and specific framework more appropriate to protecting Americans from modern terrorist threats,” the statement continued.

“Toward that end, the Administration will ensure that Congress has a clear and thorough understanding of the effect of any such action and of the threats facing U.S. forces, personnel, and interests around the world,” the White House added.

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