Syria resolution passes Senate committee

The resolution for a purportedly limited war will go to the full Senate for a vote next week

By Natasha Lennard

Published September 4, 2013 8:06PM (EDT)

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee (FRC) approved a resolution giving President Barack Obama the authority to use military force in Syria Wednesday by a 10-7 vote.

The resolution permits a missile campaign no longer than 90 days (60 with a possible 30 day extension).

The resolution will now go to the full Senate, where it will be debated and voted on next week.


By Natasha Lennard

Natasha Lennard is an assistant news editor at Salon, covering non-electoral politics, general news and rabble-rousing. Follow her on Twitter @natashalennard, email nlennard@salon.com.

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