Harry Reid confirms Senate will hold first Syria resolution vote on 9/11; Update: Vote delayed

The Senate will vote on whether to proceed with the Syria resolution 12 years to the day after the September 11 attacks.

Reid says a debate on using force in Syria is needed; test vote expected on Syria resolution on Wednesday

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) September 9, 2013

Harry Reid says the vote to proceed on the Syria strike authorization will occur in the Senate on Wednesday.

— Chris Moody (@moody) September 9, 2013

Needless to say, the timing isn’t winning over American hearts and minds:

Voting on Syria intervention on 9/11. Classy.

— Armando (@doctorak) September 9, 2013

https://twitter.com/gatorjenns/status/377134546954633217

#HarryReid sets first war vote Wednesday-On Twelfth Anniversary of 9/11, senators can vote for war to help #AlQaeda take control of #Syria

— WebsterGTarpley (@WebsterGTarpley) September 9, 2013

https://twitter.com/Jersey_Geordie/status/377133142521311232

Update:

This can’t bode well for Obama and Reid’s hope of Senate approval. The vote has been delayed:

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid delays Senate test vote authorizing military force in Syria.

— Ken Thomas (@KThomasDC) September 9, 2013

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Previously:

Rep. John Culberson: Senate may vote on Syria resolution on 9/11