Repeal of the 2002 AUMF

H.R.256 also known as To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, is a bill from the 117th United States Congress that would restrict United States involvement in the Iraq War, as well as repealing the 2002 AUMF.[1] The motion was sponsored by Barbara Lee, the lone vote against the 2001 AUMF.[2] The bill was co-sponsored by 134 representatives including 9 Republicans.[3] 49 Republicans voted in favor of Lee's proposal while one Democrat voted against the bill.

Similarly, Virginia Senator, Tim Kaine is sponsoring the Senate version of Barbara Lee's resolution, which has 46 cosponsors including 10 Republican senators.[4]

House vote

Democratic nay (1)

Republican yeas (49)

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