YES: 55 Democrats and 27 Republicans. Among Republicans, the notable “yes” votes included Sens. Lamar Alexander (Tenn.), Kelly Ayotte (N.H.) Saxby Chambliss (Ga.), Bob Corker (Tenn.) and Johnny Isakson (Ga.) — a cluster of Republicans that Democrats believe will stay with them to vote for final passage. Also, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) — a potential 2016 presidential contender — voted yes. Other Republicans voting yes were top GOP leaders Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and his deputy, John Cornyn (Tex.), both of whom say they want Cornyn’s tough border security amendment added to the bill before they vote to support the final version. NO: No Democrats voted no, but 15 Republicans did: Sens. John Barrasso (Wyo.), John Boozman (Ark.), Mike Crapo (Idaho), Ted Cruz (Tex.), Mike Enzi (Wyo.), Charles E. Grassley (Iowa), James Inhofe (Okla.), Mark Kirk (Ill.), Mike Lee (Utah), James Risch (Idaho), Pat Roberts (Kan.), Tim Scott (S.C.), Jeff Sessions (Ala.), Richard Shelby (Ala.) and David Vitter (La.).
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:34:29 +0000
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