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House Passes Defense Bill With Bipartisan Repeal of Iraq War Authorizations

A rare Rules Committee revolt by three Freedom Caucus members cleared the way, setting up negotiations with the Senate.

The U.S. Capitol Building's dome is seen in Washington, U.S., September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
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Overview

  • The House adopted the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Iraq AUMFs in a 261–167 vote, with 49 Republicans joining Democrats.
  • The amendment was cosponsored by Reps. Gregory Meeks and Chip Roy, who argue the outdated authorizations should be replaced with a tailored framework.
  • Reps. Ralph Norman, Chip Roy, and Morgan Griffith sided with Democrats on the Rules Committee to make the repeal vote in order, breaking with GOP leaders.
  • The broader FY2026 NDAA passed 231–196 after GOP-backed social policy provisions were added, while attempts to strip Ukraine and Taiwan support failed.
  • The bill now heads to a House–Senate conference, leaving questions about presidential war powers and any replacement authorization unresolved.