Still, opening up what will be a multi-day marathon debate on the bill wasn’t without its hiccups. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, joined all Senate Democrats to block the legislation. [More]
And following expected “Weasel Whisperer” tradition:
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., who threatened to do everything he could to block the bill, did not vote.
Thing is, there were “Aye” votes in there by Swampers who know damn well the thing’ll never pass.