Although it was technically just a vote to close debate, the issue was clearly framed, the national parties took strong opposing positions, and everyone understood that a yes vote, to proceed to consideration, was effectively a vote to approve the tax; and a vote against cloture (with a threatened filibuster) was effectively a vote against the tax.
Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 3044 ) Measure Number: S. 3044 (Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 ) Measure Title: A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices, and for other purposes. Sununu (R-NH), Nay
Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 3044 )
Measure Number: S. 3044 (Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 ) Measure Title: A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices, and for other purposes. Sununu (R-NH), Nay