Category: 2001 AUMF

Kaine Calls for Senate to Move on 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force

March 16, 2023
2001 AUMFNational SecurityPolicies & ImpactsPoliticssen. tim kaineTim KaineUS
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Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said on March 16 that the Senate needs to move to address the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF). Kaine made these comments to The Epoch Times just hours after the Senate voted to move toward a final vote a bill that would repeal the 1991 and 2002…

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Post-9/11 AUMF Used to Justify Military Action in 22 Countries: Report

December 16, 2021
2001 AUMF9/11 AttacksAfghanistanCosts of War ProjectNational SecuritySen Mike LeeSen. Chris MurphyUSWorld
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When a trio of lawmakers introduced legislation in July that would curb presidential war-making powers, they said reforms are required because the executive branch has run amok with the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)—passed in response to the 9/11 terror attacks. “Today we have combat troops in over a half dozen countries…

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