To express the sense of the Senate that the United States faces continuing threats from terrorist groups operating in Syria and Afghanistan and that the precipitous withdrawal of United States forces from either country could put at risk hard-won gains and United States national security.Only three Republican Senators voted no on cloture: Cruz of Texas, Lee of Utah, and Kennedy of Louisiana.
Sundance alleges that those who voted for cloture were doing so because they are part of The Big Club, who are influenced by lobbyists to keep us at war. Moreover, Sundance alleges that McConnell is letting Trump know that he has the votes to impeach Trump if he doesn't play ball.
Go here to read more, including the amount of money being spent by various lobbying groups.
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