⚔️📍 Washington D.C., USA1991
U.S. Congress Authorizes Gulf War
The United States Congress voted to authorize President George H.W. Bush to use military force to expel Iraq from Kuwait. The Senate vote was 52–47 — the closest war authorization since 1812. Operation Desert Storm began three days later.
The Gulf War coalition demonstrated the post-Cold War potential for international military cooperation and set a precedent for UN-sanctioned military action.
Outcome
Authorization passed; Operation Desert Storm launches January 17