The New York Times says Cameron 's intentions were hasty and the result of the vote was a `` blow '' to the U.S. president . British members of parliament voted against military intervention in Syria . The vote was a blow to Prime Minister David Cameron, who had been pushing for action after the chemical attack on August 21 that killed hundreds near Damascus.
British members of parliament voted against military intervention in Syria . The vote was a blow to Prime Minister David Cameron, who had been pushing for action after the chemical attack on August 21 that killed hundreds near Damascus.