California congressional districts 21-30 (Denise Guerra/Neon Tommy)

Valadao was one of several representatives who had yet to decide on whether the United States should authorize military action. A spokeswoman from his office told CNN on Thursday that Valadao might lean toward voting “no” on the bill, but still remained undecided. “What are we supposed to accomplish if we go there, and what are our goals," he said to Bakersfield Now. “It’s fine we’re the ones the people expect, or the world expects, to be the police, but we can’t do it alone."

Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) - District 22

“The ‘limited’ military response endorsed by President Obama, however, shows no clear goal, tactical objective, or in fact any coherence whatsoever, and is supported neither by myself nor the American people,” Nunes said, according to the Fresno Bee. Nunes would vote no on the issue because he said the plan showed “no clear goal, tactical objective, or in fact any coherence whatsoever.” Nunes voted yes on a bill that declared Iraq part of the War on Terror.

Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) - District 23

McCarthy, the House Majority Whip, said he was "not there yet" on a decision that would allow action. “I want to make sure it’s concise, that this not a Iraq or Afghanistan, that this achieves the goals and objectives of America, and what those are, and is it the best use to achieve those goals," McCarthy said.

Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) - District 24

Capps, who voted against the Iraq war, voiced skepticism against the president’s plan. “It’s probably unfortunate [for Obama] to have drawn a red line,” Capps said. She went on to say, “As any poker player knows, you don’t have to tell if you draw read lines," she said.

Howard "Buck" McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) - District 25

McKeon said on CNN's "State of the Union" Obama could gain support for a military strike in Syria if he struck a deal with Republicans, a plan that would include ending defense spending cuts. "I cannot guarantee that we can votes for it, but I know that a lot of people have the same concerns that I do," McKeon said. "And if we can fix this, it may help some people with their votes."

Julia Brownley (D-Ventura) - District 26

Brownley was undecided, saying, "Clearly the use of chemical weapons is an unconscionable and intolerable act that must be addressed and I applaud the President for consulting with Congress so they and the American people can deliberate on this very serious issue. I have been gathering as much information as possible, have been reaching out to my constituents, and will review all of the intelligence materials available, so that I can make the most informed decision possible to the President's request before Congress."

Judy Chu (D-El Monte) - District 27

Chu, who signed a letter to the President asking for the White House to consult with Congress, had yet to lean to on one side. She issued this statement via Facebook, "The Syrian regime's use of chemical weapons is an atrocity deserving of universal condemnation. A tyrant who commits these unspeakable acts against his own people must be confronted by the international community. We need a robust debate in Congress — one that weighs the consequences of potential actions and keeps America's best interests at heart. My top priority in the days to come is to deliberate on the facts as we know them, and deliver a vote for the best course of action for the American people and the world."

Adam Schiff (D-Glendale) - District 28

Shiff, who voted for authorization of the Iraq war, said, "As drafted, I will not support it." He continued, “Having introduced a bill in Congress to sunset the existing authorization to use military force in one conflict, I am loathe to support another unless it were very narrowly drawn."

Tony Cardenas (D-North Hollywood, Sun Valley) - District 29

Cardenas previously stated he was undecided on the issue but told journalist Jorge Ramos on September 6 that he would vote against an attack in Syria.

Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) - District 30

Sherman sent a letter to all members of the Senate and House, suggesting improvements to the Senate Resolution on Syria. Sherman — a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and ranking member for the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade — said the resolution should not authorize armed forces on the ground in Syria even as advisors. 

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