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filibusted: Filibuster on H.R. 4213 (Tax Extenders Act of 2009) FAILED! (60↑ 40↓) http://is.gd/dBYpX
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filibusted: Filibuster on S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010) SUCCEEDED! (57↑ 41↓) http://is.gd/bMRaH
filibusted: Filibuster on S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010) SUCCEEDED! (57↑ 41↓) http://is.gd/bLjDd
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