The Senate is set to vote on rescinding the authorization for use of military force given to President George W. Bush before the Iraq invasion, but some House Republicans may balk
WASHINGTON—Two decades ago, the House and Senate voted to give President George W. Bush the authority to use military force in Iraq.
this week and the fighting long over, lawmakers now are weighing whether to repeal that authorization, with proponents saying the measure has outlived its initial intent and Congress needs to claw back some power from the White House on waging war. Critics say ending the authorization is unnecessary and could send a message of weakness abroad.
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