The Financial Reform cloture vote failed 57-41. According to CSPAN, Ben Nelson of Nebraska voted against cloture. I assume Harry Reid did as well, but only so he can reserve the right to move for reconsideration later. I guess someone on the Republican side didn’t bother to vote. So, the Republicans followed their leader in lockstep and filibustered even debating financial reform. I’m fine with that. It sets up the Goldman Sachs hearing tomorrow beautifully. The only reason I care at all is because it just represents more delay. Sen. Mark Begich took to the floor immediately after the vote to blast the hypocrisy of the Republicans. Good for him.

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