77 -19
The bill advances.
Cloture.
Now they have to vote on the bill itself.
Cruz takes the floor.
Says point of order is specifically against the President’s amnesty.
If you agree it is, vote yes. If not, vote no.
Reviews Constitution.
Says it is incumbent on this body to preserve Constitution.
Reid says Cruz is wrong, wrong, wrong.
Speaking now.
Reviews his view of the Constitution, says this is completely without merit.
Leahy says the point of order is “well-taken: and the roll will be called.
Roll call first first then vote.
Published: 21:32 EST, 13 December 2014 WASHINGTON (AP) — A $1.1 trillion spending bill has cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate and is headed toward passage.
The vote on Saturday night was 77-19 and sets the stage for passage of the long-term funding bill. Once passed, the bill will head to President Barack Obama for his signature. The bill provides funds for nearly the entire government through the Sept. 30 end of the current budget year. The Senate will be back at work on Monday to deal with remaining items on its lame-duck agenda.