Borger : In topsy - turvy politics of Washington , parties doing their best to make Congress vote on ISIS . Republicans suing Obama for overuse of authority yet giving him a free pass on military matters . Democrats questioning a congressional vote 's impact on midterms , conflicted on presidential authority . Borger : Congress will have to wait until the election is over .
Borger : In topsy-turvy world of Washington , parties doing their best to avoid Congress vote on ISIS . Republicans suing Obama for overuse of authority yet giving him a free pass on military action . Democrats fear a congressional vote 's impact on midterms , conflicted on presidential authority . Borger : Governing will have to wait until the election is over .