US Senate votes against America

In a historic vote last night the US Senate voted against working families, the American manufacturing base and families across this country whether they work for the auto industry or not. The effects of their vote will be catastrophic and far reaching. Senate Republicans staged a filibuster of the bill approved in the US House just a day earlier which would have given the big three a bridge loan to get to next March. A filibuster is a procedural measure used to delay the vote on a bill by lengthy debate. Late in the evening Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) who is the majority leader invoked cloture and called for the vote. Cloture was used by the majority leader to end debate and bring the bill to an initial vote. 60 votes are needed to end a filibuster in the Senate. After Senate Republicans announced the single reason for their lack of support was the excessive wages of the Auto Worker, Senator Stabenow rose to the podium and went on the defense for the big three the UAW the economy and American manufacturing. Despite their best efforts as well as those of many others, the bill failed 52-35 late last night in the Senate. Senate Republicans opposing the bill demanded the UAW set a date last night for wage parity with the transplants to take effect. The only hope for a bridge loan now is for the Bush Administration to approve one which can be done, but at this time unsure as to its probability.
Thank you to those who called Congress and voiced their support of our industry. Feel free to call the offices of Senators back and continue to voice your opinion. I will keep you updated as I get information. Thank you