In the early morning of March 27, the Senate passed its version of a budget resolution by a vote of 52-46 after a marathon session of votes on numerous amendments. The so-called “Vote-a-Rama” included votes on measures that likely have no chance of advancing, but serve as political talking points in the months ahead and for the 2016 congressional and presidential elections. The Senate budget resolution process provides Senators an opportunity to secure votes on their amendments with very limited debate so long as the amendment somehow relates to the budget. The marathon voting session can be used to force lawmakers to publically take a position on many touchy issues. The official voting record often becomes a sword or shield come campaign season.
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