Nine Republicans voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, giving her that 68-31 margin.
Here’s who they are: Lamar Alexander (TN), Kit Bond (MO), Susan Collins (ME), Lindsey Graham (SC), Judd Gregg (NH), Richard Lugar (IN), Mel Martinez (FL), Olympia Snowe (ME) and George Voinovich (OH).
All 31 other Republicans voted no. All 59 Democrats present voted yes, with Ted Kennedy missing the vote.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) reminded everyone that his vote remains crucial for passing the reconciliation bill during a hastily arranged…
Democrats are poised to orient the country’s tax system in a whole new direction.
The Senate’s reconciliation bill is quickly moving from being an infrastructure package to an across-the-board attempt at revitalizing the American…
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