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HOUSE REPUBLICANS: We'll Vote On Syria The Week Of Sept. 9

Sep 1, 2013, 00:03 IST

APIn response to President Barack Obama's call for Congressional authorization for military action in Syria, House Republican leadership said Saturday that it would consider a measure the week of Sept. 9.

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This means that the House will not return before its current recess is over.

Here's the full statement, from House Speaker John Boehner, Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy and Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers:

"Under the Constitution, the responsibility to declare war lies with Congress. We are glad the president is seeking authorization for any military action in Syria in response to serious, substantive questions being raised. In consultation with the president, we expect the House to consider a measure the week of September 9th. This provides the president time to make his case to Congress and the American people."

It wasn't immediately clear what would be the plans for the Senate.

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