Overview of Legislative Development – On March 16th, 2023, the United States Senate voted to advance legislation that aims to repeal military authorizations in Iraq. This significant move comes after years of debate over the United States military presence in Iraq and the use of authorizations passed in 2001 and 2002 to justify military action.

History of Military Authorizations in Iraq

The use of military authorizations in Iraq has been a contentious issue since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The United States Congress passed two authorizations, the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 and the Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2001, to justify military action in the region. These authorizations have been cited in the past to justify a range of military actions, including the targeted killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020.

Impact of the Legislation

The legislation that was advanced by the Senate seeks to repeal these authorizations and limit the President’s ability to use military force in Iraq without congressional approval. This move is significant as it demonstrates Congress’s desire to reassert its role in decisions regarding military action, as outlined in the United States Constitution. The legislation has gained bipartisan support and is expected to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the coming weeks.

Public Opinion on the Repeal

Public opinion on the repeal of military authorizations in Iraq is divided. Some argue that the United States should not be involved in foreign conflicts without congressional approval.

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