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Coburn backed off after a warning from McCain. The senate has approved the defense spending bill. Looks like veterans are not worthy of a filibuster.
Read more: http://times247.com/articles/pro-gun-amendment-triggers-defense-bill-fight#ixzz2EPoIJF6G
The late-night tussle served to pick at the scab of the ongoing debate over Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s bid to reform the chamber’s filibuster rules to place limits on the minority party’s ability to hold up debate on legislation, however.
After a similar plea from Sen. Barbara Boxer, California Democrat, and a warning from Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, that the move could embolden Democrats’ push for filibuster reforms, Mr. Coburn eventually backed off.
Read more: http://times247.com/articles/pro-gun-amendment-triggers-defense-bill-fight#ixzz2EPoIJF6G