Quote from AAAintheBeltway:
I think if you look closely you will see that most of the Republican Senators who are up for election voted against it. No doubt this was factored into their calculations. The ones who just got past the voters were free to vote as their corporate masters directed them. For example, I really doubt that Lindsey graham would have been eager to face the voters of South Carolina as the champion of illegal immigration.
In fairness, many voted their consciences, pro or con. We know we can absolutely count on about seven to ten Republicans to vote with the Democrats on any significant issue. People like McCain, Hagel, Graham, Collins, Snow, Specter, DeConcini and Chaffee. Whatever. The Republican Party has outlived its usefulness. They had control of all three branches of government and accomplished little of value and much to be ashamed of.
like bringing about the death of the $US.
failing to create national health insurance (through the private sector)
what else is on your list
