Democrats Pass Rule on War Bill; Republican Votes Will Carry Measure to Passage

May 24, 2007, 2:58 p.m.

Despite anger within Democratic ranks over what some are calling “capitulation” to President Bush on the Iraq War, most voted for the rule governing debate that will allow the $120 billion supplemental funding bill to pass the House tonight and the Senate shortly thereafter.

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