U.S. senators vote during a session at the Capitol in Washington D.C., Sept. 4, 2013. U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday passed a resolution to authorize a military strike against Syria. The panel voted 10-7 to pass the resolution, and Senator Edward Markey voted present. The vote clears the way for a full Senate vote, likely to take place next week. (Xinhua/Guo Mantong)

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U.S. Senate panel advances authorization for Syria strike

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday passed a resolution to authorize a military strike against Syria.

The panel voted 10-7 to pass the resolution, and Senator Edward Markey voted present. The vote clears the way for a full Senate vote, likely to take place next week. Full story