Senate Has Enough Votes to Advance Tax-Cut Extension
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The U.S. Senate has enough votes to advance an $858 billion tax-cut compromise between President Barack Obama and Republicans as a top House Democrat predicted Congress will pass the measure.
More than 70 senators have voted to advance the measure in a tally that is remaining open for several hours to allow lawmakers time to return to Washington. Approval by 60 senators will clear the way for final passage of the bill tomorrow.