A bipartisan group of senators filed a bill on Wednesday to revoke two military permissions, effectively curbing it President Biden
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The bill, headed by Sens. Tim Kaine
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The bill comes as lawmakers have expressed frustration over a lack of consultation with Congress over the United States’ strikes in Syria last week, marking the first known military action ordered by Biden. The administration did not name either authorizations for those actions.
“Last week’s airstrikes in Syria show that the executive branch, regardless of party, will continue to expand its powers of war,” Kaine said in a statement.
“I call on Congress to immediately pass this measure and the Biden administration to support it to finally show the American people that the sections of Articles I and II can work together on these issues,” he added.
Young added that Congress “has been operating on autopilot” when it comes to authorizing military force.
“Congress should not shy away from this debate and I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to advance this important legislation,” he added.
In addition to Kaine and Young, Sens. Tammy Duckworth
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Senators have tried for years to reform or repeal existing military permissions, but legislation has been bogged down by partisan divisions on Capitol Hill or a battle between the executive and legislature.
Kaine said he informed the White House about his bill during a phone call this week. He noted that while they made no commitments, they were “really willing to get involved.”