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Senate will vote on military intervention on Wednesday, 9/11 (Original Post) The Straight Story Sep 2013 OP
As had been expected. And, it will pass the Senate. House is where to watch. morningfog Sep 2013 #1
Got the house on Twitter, will update if I see anything from them (nt) The Straight Story Sep 2013 #2
Also from Harry: The Straight Story Sep 2013 #3
Is It A Coincidence That This Vote In The Senate Will Be Taken On The Anniversary Of 9/11?...... global1 Sep 2013 #4
I just posted the same thing in alsame Sep 2013 #5
 

morningfog

(18,115 posts)
1. As had been expected. And, it will pass the Senate. House is where to watch.
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 02:20 PM
Sep 2013

As far as I know the House hasn't scheduled a vote yet, but it was to be this week.

We'll see how this new turn over of the weapons deal plays out. But, if it keeps looking bad in the House and the deal isn't real, I could see them calling off the House vote and going ahead with strikes.

The Straight Story

(48,121 posts)
3. Also from Harry:
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 02:22 PM
Sep 2013

Senator Harry Reid ?@SenatorReid 1m

It’s my firm conviction that when the powerful turn weapons of terror against the powerless, it is our business. America must set the model.

global1

(25,261 posts)
4. Is It A Coincidence That This Vote In The Senate Will Be Taken On The Anniversary Of 9/11?......
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 02:32 PM
Sep 2013

I mean - come on already.

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