There is no more telling proof that this vote was nothing more than a prearranged stunt with a predetermined outcome than the fact that Lindsey Graham was in NH tonight, for the debate, rather than on the floor of the US Senate to cast a vote to defund PP. Could you imagine if the measure had gotten 59 votes? With Graham AWOL? Of course, it was doomed to fail, but props to Cruz, Paul, and Rubio for remaining in DC to support the measure.
Nuclear option. Harry Reid set the precedence. Make Obama veto it.
Spineless Mitch McConnell and the Republicans who support him.
Why not change the headline to “Senators who voted to continue government sanctioned baby killings”. Has a better ring to it.
Guess who didn’t vote.
Lindsey Graham
Apparently appearing in person at the presidential forum was more important to him.
After all he has such a great shot at being president.
Leni
1000 babies killed EVERY SINGLE DAY AND THE GOP DID NOT USE THE NUCLEAR OPTION.
and they say we shouldn’t vote for a THIRD PARTY?
The Senate is totally corrupt.
Baby killing Fools on the Hill. The scum of humanity.
It’s horrific to know that even with 60 “R’s” in the senate, the defunding vote still would not have passed with Graham “not voting.”
McConnel only allowed this vote because he knew it would fail.
No. Democrats filibustered a bill to defund Planned Parenthood. Republicans fell short of the 60 votes needed for cloture.
As usual, the word "filibuster" tends to disappear when it is Democrats doing the filibustering. You will also only rarely see the words "Democratic obstructionism."
The GOPe are an increasing ridiculous embarrassment that should be ashamed to show themselves in public.
Does any sentient adult actually believe they mean one single word the say? Miserable b@stards.
Since the gang of thieves, liars, perverts and murderers formerly known as the Senate won’t do its job, we must do ours. United Way supports Planned Parenthood. DON’T DONATE. Make your own contributions outside of UW. It’s a start.
Back in 1974, YWCA came out in favor of gun control. I was working in WV at the time and the majority of the people at the plant withheld their contributions. The local chapter had to repudiate national stance before monies started flowing; but only to targeted charities. YWCA got virtually nothing.
Pennsylvania Senator Robert Casey, who claimed to be pro-life to defeat Senator Santorum, proved once again what a phony he is by voting to continue to fund the largest abortion provider in the nation.
If you tear off the pretty wrapping, the funding provided to Planned Parenthood subsidizes their performing of abortions.
To Pennsylvania voters: keep Casey’s hypocrisy in mind next election.