[southernnorthcarolina]

First break from party line voting!

Nelson (D-Nebraska) -- AYE

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I thought Sen Byrd of W Va also voted Aye?>>>>

[CedarDave]

Second, actually. Sheets Byrd "AYE"

[Tarkin]

Sheets also voted AYE (big surprise), however Nelson didn't surprise me - he is probably the most conservative Democrat in the Senate.

[southernnorthcarolina]

Oops -- missed Sheets's AYE vote. Now two Dem defections, including Nelson of Nebraska. Northeastern RINOs staying with the party. This one is over, not that tghere was any great doubt.