The measure passes, 246-182, with 16 Republicans voting yes and one Democrat voting no, according to C-SPAN.

A majority of House members have voted for a nonbinding resolution opposing President Bush’s troop increase in Iraq, with the roll call complete.

AP: Dems Claim Majority for Iraq War Bill

The Democratic-controlled House issued a symbolic rejection of President Bush’s plan to deploy more troops to Iraq on Friday, opening an epic confrontation between Congress and commander in chief over an unpopular war that has taken the lives of more than 3,100 U.S. troops.

AP: House OKs Measure Opposing Troop Surge

This is a great first step. Now the Senate plans a vote this holiday weekend.

Senate to Call Unusual Weekend Vote on Iraq Troop Surge

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