Will Congress Support Military Action In Syria? A ThinkProgress Whip Count [UPDATED]

Will Congress Support Military Action In Syria? A ThinkProgress Whip Count [UPDATED]

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As members of Congress consider President Obama’s request to authorize military force in Syria, following evidence that President Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons killed over 1,400 people, a ThinkProgress analysis of the public statements of 407 Representatives found that 213 lawmakers have either decisively ruled out supporting the measure or say they are unlikely to back it. Just 44 of the 400 members of the House of Representatives said they will definitely or likely vote in favor or the resolution.

A vote in the House is not expected until next week at the earliest. 152 members have publicly said they are undecided and the positions of 26 members are unknown. All told, 325 members either have not decided, or indicated they are willing to consider changing their position.