(Feb. 16, 2007) -- On a near party line vote -- with 18 Republicans joining all but two Democrats who voted in support (complete roll call vote linked below) -- the U.S. House of Representatives today voted 246-182 to pass a non-binding resolution disapproving President George W. Bush's decision to deploy more than 20,000 additional combat troops to Iraq.
Congressmembers Juanita Millender-McDonald (D., Carson-LB) and Linda Sanchez (D., Lakewood-Downey) voted "yes." Congressmember Dana Rohrabacher (R., HB-LB-PV) voted "no."
The text of the resolution is:
H. Con Res 63
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That--
(1) Congress and the American people will continue to support and protect the members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving or who have served bravely and honorably in Iraq; and
(2) Congress disapproves of the decision of President George W. Bush announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq.
For the full roll call vote, click here
Further coverage via Reuters: Reuters: House Rebukes Bush.