[calcowgirl]

I guess I misunderstood the vote count by only listening to audio.

The vote stood at 23-12, 4 short of passage, with the 4 Senators I mentioned abstaining (vs. being MIA).

I got that from John Myer at KQED who was “twittering” from location. He does a radio program and said he would be updating at 5:50am and 6:50 am.

You can view his commentary on twitter here:
http://twitter.com/KQED_CapNotes

Or tune in for a public radio update:
http://blogs.kqed.org/capitalnotes/

[truthkeeper]

Great reporting, girl. Thanks.

[blueplum]

looks like our guys are holding tough. Thanks for the great updating, calcowgirl - very much appreciated!