[quote=meadandale][quote=TenaciousSD]This just in: GOP blocked the repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ and killed the Dream Act.
“The Senate vote, 56-43, falls short of the 60 needed to begin debate on a bill that includes the policy on gays in the military. The vote also holds up the Dream Act, a route to citizenship for those who have attended college or served in the military.”
This just in: The Democrats have 60 votes in the Senate…enough to pass ANYTHING without the GOP. Maybe you should focus on the 4 Democrats that voted no.[/quote]
Total Members in Congress: 100
Democratic Caucus: 59 members (two of which are Independent)
Republican Conference: 41 members
