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From: The Washington Times | December 21, 2009
Senate Democrats cleared their 60-vote margin to cut off the health care debate early Monday morning, with hopes of casting a vote for final passage of their legislation on Christmas eve night. The vote, held shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, was the most significant procedural hurdle Democratic leaders faced on President Obama's top legislative priority. Democrats predicted on Saturday that they would have enough support, but pumped fists and shook hands as the 60-40 tally, divided along party lines, was announced. Democrats said the successful first vote all but assures final passage. "The die is cast," said Sen. Charles E. ...
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