A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers voted to repeal the decadesold laws that authorized the U.S. to go to war in the Middle East.
Lawmakers, in a 261-167 vote, approved an amendment to major defense legislation that would rescind the war powers laws — which passed in the run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the 1991 Gulf War.
The vote is a small win for war powers advocates, who contend the laws need to go to prevent abuses of presidential power and reclaim Congress’ authority over use of the military.
But the House defense bill won’t address broader concerns that President Donald Trump is freely wielding military force, including a strike…
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