Rep. Deborah Pryce, R-Ohio, joined Watts in switching her vote and the new deadline was approved 6-3.

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As he has found out, his vote evaporated with many supporters switching to Ken Clarke.

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The diplomatic focus now seems to be switching to the UN Security Council, with speculation that it may vote on a draft resolution on Syria in the coming days - although Russia still opposes the move.

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