WASHINGTON (AP) The Senate has voted to jump-start a stalled immigration measure to legalize millions of unlawful immigrants.More as soon as I figure out what it all means...
More from Yahoo News:
The pivotal test-vote was 64-35 to revive the divisive legislation. It still faces formidable obstacles in the Senate, including bitter opposition by GOP conservatives and attempts by some waverers in both parties to revise its key elements.Question remaining: How did RINOvich vote?
Supporters needed 60 votes to scale procedural hurdles and return to the bill. A similar test-vote earlier this month found just 45 supporters, only seven of them Republicans.
Tuesday's outcome was far from conclusive, however. The measure still must overcome another make-or-break vote as early as Thursday that will also require the backing of 60 senators, and there is no guarantee that it will ultimately attract even the simple majority it needs to pass.
I guess Senate Republicans like being in the minority and want to keep it that way...what other conclusion can one reach?
UPDATE: From that same story above:
"It's clear there's a large number of the House Republicans who have serious concerns with the Senate bill," said Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, the minority leader.You can say that again, John...
UPDATE 2: I just dashed off another email request to Team RINOvich... I love this bit at the end when you hit the "send" button:
Dear Mr. Matthew Hurley,Uhh huh...sure you will, Senator... NBS has been waiting for a month...is that the definition of "shortly" to you?
Thank you for contacting us! We will be in touch with you shortly!
UPDATE 3: A little bird from Dee Cee tells me that RINOvich voted FOR cloture. There is still time for him to do the right thing on this bill (Thursday is the day RINOvich can redeem himself...anybody got the over/under?)
UPDATE 4: Here is the roll call of the votes...
