Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003
Official title: “To halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Lebanon, and stop its development of weapons of mass destruction, and by so doing hold Syria accountable for the serious international security problems it has caused in the Middle East, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it 89 to 4 on November 11, 2003, with 7 senators who did not vote.
The House passed it 408 to 8 on November 20, 2003, with 1 member voting Present and 17 who did not vote.
It became law on December 12, 2003.
The question on the official record: House, “Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendments”. Senate, “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1828”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 217 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| House Democrats | 190 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| House independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Republicans | 47 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate Democrats | 42 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Senate independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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