The reason the Republicans voted against the bill was gun control.
Democratic senators offer gun control amendment for cybersecurity bill
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2911650/posts
Thanks Satin doll.....I did not get that when reading. This is good that the Republicans stopped this. They are going to be under increased pressure to pass gun control more now than ever after today. They need to keep strong.