In a rare show of bipartisanship, the House of Representatives approved President Obama’s plan to train and arm moderate Syrian rebels to aid in the fight against ISIS, but don’t let that fool you: Few lawmakers are enthusiastic about the plan. The 2002 vote authorizing the Iraq War was on many people’s minds during the six hours of debate on Tuesday and Wednesday, and even some supporters questioned the plan. “It’s the best choice of worse options,” said Representative James P. Moran, a Virginia Democrat. “It’s because there are no better alternatives and I don’t think it’s responsible to do nothing.” The authorization will expire in mid-December, along with the routine spending bill it was attached to. The Senate is expected to approve the bill on Thursday.
