Cruzs' so called poison pill was never incorporated into the bill so it has absolutely no effect what so ever on the fate of the bill. And if Chuck Shummer is your source you are easily fooled.
âI think I can say this with integrity and good judgement: I believe without the vigorous opposition of Ted Cruz, this bill likely would have passed,â Sessions said. âSo we need to thank him.â
âTed Cruz was with me,â he added. âRep. Steve King (R-IA) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and others who opposed this bill and donât let anybody tell you any differently. And it was critical to the success we had.â
Also see reply #105