crucial-vote
Hopes Dim, G.O.P. Still Vows to Fight Health Bill
Republicans vowed to continue their fight but acknowledged their chances of stopping passage had faded as the Senate neared its crucial vote at 1 a.m. Monday.
Congressional Memo: Democrats Stepping Down (and Republicans, Too)
When Representative Bart Gordon leaves the House, he will be the 11th Democrat and the fourth centrist Blue Dog from a competitive swing district to go.