An outright ban on ground troops sought by Republicans was left out of the resolution.

Via Politico:

A new use-of-force resolution for Syria sets a 60-day deadline, with one 30-day extension possible, for President Barack Obama to launch military strikes against the regime of Syria President Bashar Assad — and it will also bar the involvement of U.S. ground forces in Syria.

The revised resolution was crafted by Sens. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), the chairman and ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, following several days of negotiations. The panel could vote on the proposal by Wednesday.

Aides to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) were also involved in the discussions over the revised resolution.

Menendez and Corker both support Obama’s call for “limited, proportional” attacks on the Assad regime over its alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian civilians.

Over the last two days, Corker had been insisting on a 30-day deadline for Obama to order any military action against Syria, but Democrats objected to that requirement.

The Tennessee Republican had also sought a flat-out prohibition on the insertion of any American ground forces into Syria.

But Democrats insisted that Obama should be allowed to do so under limited circumstances, such as special forces operations or to secure stocks of chemical weapons.

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"If tyranny and oppression come to this land it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy."- James Madison

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"If tyranny and oppression come to this land it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy."- James Madison

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"We don't fight foreign enemies. We elect them" - Rufus T Firefly

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or people Rufus helps elect.

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Coming from the likes of someone who puts the word "mighty" anywhere near "john boehner", I'll take that as a compliment.

Hmmm . . . . off topic, but looky what I found:

CEDRIC THE GREAT



Cedric: They have always told me since I was a lad, that i'm the worst sorcerer the kingdom's ever had, whenever things go wrong, King Roland simply stands and claims, "It must be Cedric that's to blame".

Anytime I try to cast a little spell, no-one thinks it turns out very well, but that won't last for long.

It's time for me to make my claim, soon everyone will know my name!

All I need to do is swipe that amulet, then I will show them who I am, you bet.

Once I have the jewel, I can use its power to take the kings crown, it'll be my finest hour!

They can tell me i'm no good, and call me second rate, but soon they'll see, i'm meant to be, King Cedric the Great!

When i'm the king, everyone will bow, and only do the things King Cedric will allow.

Every spell I cast will always go as planned, and those who used to tease me will be at my command!

Thank you, boys.

Chorus: One trick will show them all, Cedric isn't second rate.

We kiss the ring of our new king! King Cedric, King Cedric the Great!

Bailywick: Cedric, all this noise is disturbing the king's supper, please keep it down!

Cedric: They can tell me i'm no good, and call me second rate, but soon they'll see, i'm meant to be...King Cedric the Great...

@Cedric

You should change your avatar.