Washington (CNN) -- Congress returns to Washington on Monday after a monthlong summer break to jump right into debate and votes on a resolution giving President Barack Obama the authorization to strike Syria. How this all will unfold over the coming week is far from certain, but here's how things could play out: Monday • The House and Senate are in session at 2 p.m. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is expected to take the first procedural steps to overcome an anticipated filibuster over whether to officially take up the Syria resolution. Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who filibustered John Brennan's confirmation as CIA director earlier this year to protest Obama's drone policy, told Fox News on Sunday that he was weighing his options on how to stall the resolution.
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Senate Majority Leader Reid expected to take steps to avoid anticipated filibuster
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Complicated parliamentary rules will dictate how the week plays out
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First significant vote could come Wednesday if Reid thinks he has necessary 60 votes
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