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In a move aimed at curbing executive military authority, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF), a legal framework that has enabled successive presidents to conduct military operations in the Middle East for over two decades with limited congressional oversight.
Originally passed in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the AUMF has served as the basis for U.S. military engagement in countries including Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and beyond. Critics argue that its broad language has allowed for unchecked expansion of conflict without renewed legislative approval.
The repeal effort reflects growing bipartisan concern over the erosion of congressional war powers and the need to reassert constitutional checks and balances. While the measure faces further debate in the Senate, its passage in the House marks a significant step toward reexamining America’s post-9/11 military posture.
Lawmakers supporting the repeal emphasized the importance of restoring democratic accountability in decisions of war and peace.
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