Republicans voted against protecting our troops this afternoon. A majority of Republican Senators voted to dispose of a measure by Senator Webb which would have protected troops from hyper-extended tours of duty.
“This amendment sets out a bare minimum floor . . . that will protect the well being of our troops,” said Webb, a Marine combat veteran.
He noted that all senators who served in ground combat, including Hagel, had co-sponsored the measure. “I believe that, if I may say, we collectively understand a truth acquired a hard way, and that’s a truth that transcends politics, and we’re trying in all good faith to do something about it.”
The vote was 56 (in favor) to 41 (opposed) – we know that John Warner did vote for the bill, but I’ll have the full roll call up as soon as it’s posted.
UPDATE: Check out the roll call vote. Where was Vitter?
Hat tip to RK
