The nuclear option would work IF every Senator voted the same way again (except, of course, Leader McConnell, who had to vote with the majority Friday night in order to have the vote reconsidered).
Mitch would then join the 46 republicans (minus the absent McShame) and five Dems for a total vote of 52 to 48.
Cannot expect anything better from Graham and Flake, but Paul and Lee are rather surprising, especially Lee’s Vote.
Also, hope that by exercising the Nuclear Option, the five brave Dems don’t feel alienated and change their stance.
Self correction:
The Grand Total Vote would be 51 to 48, if all votes remained unchanged.
I mistakenly forgot to deduct one for the absent McShame.
Meanwhile, I hope McConnell does impose the Nuclear Option asap.
Moreover, I wish that a full fiscal year budget will one day soon be passed to adequately rebuild our depleted military and finance critically needed infrastructure projects—chiefly, the prompt construction of The Wall!!!
These short-term CRs are ridiculous and reflect a dereliction of duty among our government to responsibly meet our country’s priorities.