He had already left town as fighting started in Syria . Most statements of support came from congressional Republicans . Obama notified House Republicans and the minority leader . The vice president notified Sen. Lindsey Graham , one of Obama 's fiercest critics .
Congress had already left town as airstrikes started in Syria . Most statements of support came from congressional Republicans . Obama notified House speaker and House minority leader . The vice president notified Sen. Lindsey Graham , one of Obama 's fiercest critics .