Senate Votes to Repeal , Authorizations for Military , Operations in Iraq.<br />On March 29, the United States Senate voted to <br />terminate two decades-old resolutions that grant <br />authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq.<br />On March 29, the United States Senate voted to <br />terminate two decades-old resolutions that grant <br />authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq.<br />Fox News reports that critics have long claimed that <br />the resolutions have been used inappropriately <br />to justify military campaigns in the region.<br />The Senate repealed 1991 and 2002 authorizations <br />for military force used in the Gulf War <br />and following the 9/11 attacks. .<br />We’re going through the responsible, <br />much-needed and much-neglected work <br />of finally, legally bringing a war to a close. , Todd Young, Republican Indiana Senator, via Fox News .<br />Earlier this month, Sen. Todd Young's office , said ending the AUMFs would... .<br />...reassert Congress’ constitutional role in deciding whether and when to send our service members into harm’s way and enhance the relationship the United States now has with a sovereign, democratic Iraq, Sen. Todd Young's office, via statement.<br />Opponents of repealing the authorizations, <br />including GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, claim <br />they are critical for U.S. deterrence against Iran.<br />I am opposed to Congress sunsetting <br />any military force authorizations in <br />the Middle East. Our terrorist enemies <br />aren’t sunsetting their war against us. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .<br />I am opposed to Congress sunsetting <br />any military force authorizations in <br />the Middle East. Our terrorist enemies <br />aren’t sunsetting their war against us. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .<br />And when we deploy our service members in <br />harm’s way, we need to supply them with all<br />the support and legal authorities that we can. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .<br />Fox News reports that the legislation does not <br />affect the authorization of military force against <br />people and groups responsible for the 9/11 attacks.<br />Senator Rand Paul's proposed <br />amendment to include that measure in <br />the bill was voted down 86 to 9.
