Overview

• The Rules Committee voted 7–4 to allow a floor vote on repealing the 1991 and 2002 Iraq AUMFs after Reps. Ralph Norman, Chip Roy and Morgan Griffith joined Democrats on a motion by Rep. Jim McGovern.
• The House adopted a structured rule for the FY2026 NDAA on narrow margins — 210–207 on the rule and 213–207 on the previous question — clearing the amendment for debate.
• A bipartisan group led the repeal amendment, including Reps. Gregory Meeks, Chip Roy, Sara Jacobs, Thomas Massie, Josh Brecheen, Eli Crane and Eric Burlison.
• Supporters say the legacy authorizations are outdated and should be replaced with a narrower mandate, while opponents such as Rep. Joe Wilson argue repeal could hinder action against Iran-backed militias and point to the Soleimani strike.
• Majority Leader Steve Scalise expects a heated debate as the House takes up the amendment during NDAA floor votes.