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Authorization for Use of Military Force

jeudi 6 février 2020 à 01:00

For the first time, the House of Representatives voted to cancel the 2020 Authorization for Use of Military Force.

However, even if the Senate passes this too, the mutilator can veto it. This is treated like an ordinary bill.

That seems nonsensical to me. Since the AUMF is Congressional permission for the president to make war, Congress should be able to withdraw that permission on its own; it should not require the president's approval.

Does anyone understand why it isn't treated that way?