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Senate to Vote on Resolution to Repeal 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Wars in Iraq, Limiting Executive Branch War Powers

The U.S. Senate is set to vote Wednesday on a bipartisan resolution to repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for the wars in Iraq. This resolution would revoke the executive branch's power to wage war without congressional approval, and is expected to pass easily. If passed, it would be a significant step in limiting the executive branch's power to wage war without congressional approval.