Senate unanimously adopts repeal of 1991/2002 Iraq AUMFs in NDAA

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The Senate unanimously adopted repeal of the 2002 Iraq AUMF and the 1991 Gulf War AUMF as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by voice vote with no objections.
The House added a similar repeal amendment to its version of the NDAA in September, increasing the likelihood the repeal will be included in the final bill.
Sens. Tim Kaine and Todd Young led the repeal effort; Kaine called the move a quiet end to the war, while Young said President Trump should take pride in signing it.
A prior Senate repeal vote two years earlier passed 66–30, and the 2001 AUMF remains intact and was not affected by this action.
Background: the 2002 AUMF was cited by the Trump administration in 2020 to justify the strike that killed Iranian general Qassim Soleimani.

Many X users highlight that while the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 AUMFs is a step forward, the 2001 AUMF remains a 'blank check' for endless military engagements, a concern not emphasized in mainstream reports.
Posts on X express frustration that the repeal is largely symbolic or 'theater,' as it doesn't impact ongoing operations and fails to address broader congressional abdication on war powers.
X discussions often point to the long overdue nature of the repeal, noting it's the first such action since Vietnam and criticizing past delays by leaders like Kevin McCarthy.
Users on X emphasize the bipartisan history of repeal efforts, including strong votes in 2023, and argue it restores some congressional authority over war decisions absent from current coverage.
Some X perspectives focus on the Iraq War's lasting damage to U.S. politics and global leadership, viewing the repeal as a quiet acknowledgment of past mistakes not deeply explored in mainstream media.

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ABC News October 10, 2025

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The repeal of the 2002 Iraq AUMF (and 1991 Gulf War AUMF) was adopted by unanimous voice vote with no objections.
The House added a similar repeal amendment to its NDAA in September, increasing the likelihood the repeal will make the final bill.
Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Todd Young led the repeal; Kaine called the moment a quiet end to the war, while Young said Trump should take pride in signing it.
The article notes a prior Senate repeal vote two years ago passed 66–30 and that the 2001 AUMF remains untouched.
Background context: the 2002 AUMF was cited by the Trump administration in 2020 to justify the strike on Qassim Soleimani.

Fox News October 10, 2025