House votes to repeal 2002 AUMF in effort to rein in presidential war powers Thursday, June 17 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The House voted Thursday to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force, a nearly two-decade old war powers measure that gave clearance to then-President George W. Bush's plans to invade Iraq.The 2002 AUMF allows military action to “defend the national... Read More.