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In reply to the discussion: Obama to seek Congress vote on Syria military action [View all]andym
(5,443 posts)92. I am willing to wager. So far my scenario looks right: 199 against and 49 for War in the House
according to ThinkProgress as of 9/5:
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2013/09/02/2561371/congress-support-military-action-syria-thinkprogress-whip-count/
149 Republicans and 50 Democrats likely to vote NO=199
36 Democrats and 13 Republicans likely to vote YES = 49
This is turning into a rout and the GOP House members really do hate Obama. Look at this for confirmation:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3594757
Congressman demanded that Obama ask Congress, then says that by asking Congress, Obama is wasting precious time. Wonder how that ex-marine will vote?
An "I told you so" would be a fine wager here, if you still think you're going to win.
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You left out Rand's personhood and RTW bill. I think a red state outlawed talking about labor...
freshwest
Aug 2013
#72
It takes majorities in both the House and Senate to approve a resolution.
former9thward
Aug 2013
#71
I can understand that very well. Thank you for the reply. Enjoy your garden. Bye. n/t
xocet
Sep 2013
#87
Here's another theory. If the GOP thinks that an attack on Syria will backfire on Obama, then
totodeinhere
Aug 2013
#25
I am willing to wager. So far my scenario looks right: 199 against and 49 for War in the House
andym
Sep 2013
#92
I think they will give him authority to do what he thinks necessary, just like bush.
Hoyt
Aug 2013
#30
they will give the authority bec most members of congress receive BIG BUCK$ from the people
ellenrr
Aug 2013
#69
Very smart move. Not only did he just make sure Congressmen's votes are on the record, but he's
jenmito
Aug 2013
#40
It will not be a confrontation, it could be an annihilation .... of this murderous regime
MindMover
Aug 2013
#45
The conversation is continuing and lms was and still is an option ... however
MindMover
Aug 2013
#61
If impeachment was the goal, there was already use of Military Force without compliance (with the
24601
Sep 2013
#88
Once again Obama makes the CORRECT decision, but I'm sure the right and DUers will still...
George II
Aug 2013
#49
No idea, but maybe this will make M$M dump Cheney and the rest of media war brigade.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#73
Congrats Mr. Obama. You've found America's EXIT STRATEGY FROM SYRIAN CRISIS!
HereSince1628
Aug 2013
#74
Had Obama not sought Congress approval,wingnuts would be drawing up the impeachment papers
AKing
Aug 2013
#75
yeah real smart. smart move to involve the US in a war even the generals don't want
ellenrr
Sep 2013
#91