On Thursday, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) brought legislation to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria to a vote in the Senate.
“Keeping 900 US troops in Syria does nothing to advance American security. Rather, our intervention puts those servicemembers at grave risk by providing an enticing target for Iranian-backed militias,” Paul said.
“Our continued presence risks the United States getting dragged into yet another regional war in the Middle East without debate or a vote by the people’s representatives in Congress. Congress must cease abdicating its constitutional war powers to the executive branch,” he continued.
In a 13-84 vote, the U.S. Senate overwhelming rejected withdrawing U.S. troops from Syria.
U.S. troops have come under attack dozens of times since the Israel-Gaza conflict began in the region.
“The bill failed in a vote of 13-84 and received support from seven Democrats, five Republicans, and one Independent, Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT). The resolution was introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), who argued the US occupation of eastern Syria risks a major regional war,” Antiwar.com wrote.
Senate Votes Down Resolution to Withdraw Troops from Syria
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