HOW IS THIS STILL A "DEBATE"?

According to AP:

Democrats are debating whether to approve $50 billion to $70 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan, less than half of President Bush's $196 billion request but enough to keep the wars afloat for several more months.

Democrats are "debating"? Uhhh, weren't they pretty much told what to do one year ago when we put them in control of the purse strings?

Not to mention, President Bush's "request"? Did he say please?