Stephanie Smith : At present , members of Congress take votes based on conscience . Syria issue requires members to consider what is right , not what is expedient , she says . Cutter : This is a time for conscience to be put aside and for politics of 2016 to take a back seat . On `` Crossfire , '' in Congress and in the public discourse , I am looking forward to the thoughtful discussion about the stakes in Syria , and I am proud to live in a country where peaceful disagreements are part of our fabric . She says members should do as they think is right and let the politics follow .
Stephanie Smith : At present , members of Congress take votes based on conscience . Syria issue requires members to consider what is right , not what is expedient , she says . Cutter : This is a time for conscience to be put aside and for politics of 2016 to take a back seat . She says members should do as they think is right and let the politics follow .