By Laura Koran, CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A resolution authorizing the use of force against ISIS in Iraq and Syria was passed out of the Foreign Relations Committee at a meeting Thursday. The vote went exactly along party lines.
The resolution combines elements of several proposed authorizations. It is subject to a three-year “sunset,” so it would need to be reconsidered by Congress after three years or its authorizations will end.
It restricts the administration from using combat ground troops except in specified circumstances (such as the need to protect U.S. facilities and personnel).
If passed, this amendment would end the 2002 AUMF for Iraq and places the 2001 AUMF under a 3-year sunset.
Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, suggested two amendments: One to shorten the sunset to 1 year and one to place geographic limitations on where military action would be permitted. Both amendments failed.
Committee members made frequent reference to the fact that they will likely have to re-debate this same issue next year when the new Congress is sworn in due to the fact that there is limited time for the Congress to pass this or any authorization before they recess for the holidays.
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