Senate Panel Authorizes Military Strikes on Syria

10-7 vote doesn't show strong support

Reason Staff | 9.4.2013 3:50 PM

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday approved a resolution authorizing the use of military force in Syria by a vote of 10-7, with one senator merely voting "present."

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Senate Panel Authorizes Military Strikes on Syria

10-7 vote doesn't show strong support

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