After a day of tension and fruitless maneuvering, senators rejected a Democratic call to move toward a final vote on the compromise legislation after Republicans complained that they had not been given enough opportunity to reshape the sprawling bill. Supporters of cutting off debate got only 45 of the 60 votes they needed; 50 senators opposed the cutoff.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/08/wa...-immig.html?hp

The people FINALLY win one!:thumbsup:

Have a good one!:s4:
Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on . Immigrant Bill Falls 15 Votes Short! After a day of tension and fruitless maneuvering, senators rejected a Democratic call to move toward a final vote on the compromise legislation after Republicans complained that they had not been given enough opportunity to reshape the sprawling bill. Supporters of cutting off debate got only 45 of the 60 votes they needed; 50 senators opposed the cutoff. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/08/washington/08cnd-immig.html?hp The people FINALLY win one!:thumbsup: Have a good one!:s4: Rating: 5