House votes to repeal 2002 war resolution that paved way for Iraq invasion

[Julius_Van_Der_Beak]

House votes to repeal 2002 war resolution that paved way for Iraq invasion

So this piqued my interest. I remember, in the eyes of all the "sensible" people, when opposing this was a kooky krazy thing that only far-left moonbats did.

It's fun to look at data on who voted yes and who voted no and look at who has been promoted as "the best choice" to lead the Democratic party, and who has not.

Authorization for Use of Millitary Force against Iraq Resolution of 2002

House votes require a little digging. I will note that in addition to some jackass from Vermont who wasn't even a Democrat, Pelosi, to her credit, did vote no.

House votes

[Utisz]

House votes to repeal 2002 war resolution that paved way for Iraq invasion

I wonder what's the point in repealing that now? Like what does it serve?

Seems a bit strange to me. Is it like an act of contrition?

[Senseye]

I wondered the same thing. Seems like pure politicking.

[Julius_Van_Der_Beak]

House votes to repeal 2002 war resolution that paved way for Iraq invasion

I wonder what's the point in repealing that now? Like what does it serve?

Seems a bit strange to me. Is it like an act of contrition?

The article goes into more detail.

Republicans argued the 2002 measure was still vital to U.S. national security, noting that Iranian-backed militias are now operating in Iraq.

“The murderous Iranian regime has armed proxy organizations to kill Americans and innocent Iraqis,” said Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers, top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. “This is a bad deal for our national security and the safety of American servicemembers overseas.”


Rogers and other GOP lawmakers said Congress should update the 2002 authorization, not repeal it.

The Trump administration cited the 2002 Iraq resolution in its legal justification for the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Trump officials said the strike against Soleimani – which occurred in Iraq – was a "defensive action" because the Iranian general was plotting attacks on American diplomats and service members.

So it seems, it's not purely symbolic.