Big first step on Iraq

Mar 23, 2007

Dear Friend,

The House of Representatives today adopted language mandating the redeployment of most American troops from Iraq by August 2008. In a razor-thin margin, the bill passed 218 to 212.

Thank you those of you that contacted your Representative to urge passage of the bill.

The fight over the House Supplemental Appropriations Bill with its provision on Iraq has been tough and emotional, with usual allies taking different sides on the final vote. While everyone agrees that the war needs to end as soon as possible, there were strong disagreements on how to get there reflected in the vote today.

After this hard fought battle, we all must put our small differences aside and continue our work on this vital issue. There will be many more votes on Iraq in the House of Representatives in the coming months and anti-war activists must stand together if we hope to overcome a determined Bush Administration.

The action on Iraq in Washington, D.C. now shifts to the Senate. Next week there will likely be votes on both Iraq and Iran on the Senate floor. We will send you additional information on these votes next week as they develop.

Sincerely,

John Isaacs and Guy Stevens

P.S. Click here for a list of Representatives who voted for or against the bill.