VOL. XLVI

No 42

20-October-2003

SYRIA

US House Votes Overwhelmingly For Syria Sanctions

The US House of Representatives on 15 October voted 398-4 for a mechanism to impose sanctions on Syria for its alleged links with terrorist groups and efforts to develop weapons of mass destruction. To progress, the measure must be approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the full Senate, and a conference of the two chambers, before being handed to President Bush for signature. Support for the...