House GOP Condemns Bergdahl Swap
The Republican-controlled U.S. House voted today to condemn President Barack Obama for failing to give 30 days notice to Congress about the exchange in May of American prisoner Bowe Bergdahl for five Taliban leaders held at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the AP reports. Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson and Raul Labrador both joined with the majority in the 249-163 vote, though Bergdahl, who was held prisoner by the Taliban for five years, is from Hailey, Idaho. No Republicans voted no, according to congressional voting records, though five missed the vote; Democrats split with 22 in favor and 163 against, with 14 not voting/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise. More here.
Question: Do you agree with the House GOP vote, which included Reps. Mike Simpson and Raul Labrador, that condemns President Obama for failing to give Congress a heads up on Bergdahl prisoner exchange?