Senate passes bill to repeal Iraq war authorizations

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

43% : "Our enemies in Iran who have spent two decades targeting and killing Americans in the Middle East would be delighted to see America dial down our military presence, authorities, and activities in Iraq," he said.
40% : "Tehran wants to push us out of Iraq and Syria.
35% : A number of the amendment votes were related to Iran, which has backed militia groups in Syria that have assaulted U.S. bases, including a drone attack last week that injured several troops and killed one American contractor.
24% : Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been absent from the Senate in recent weeks amid recovery from a concussion and a fractured rib, panned doing away with the AUMFs with Iran in mind, especially after the recent drone strike.

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