Way to be statesmen Senators Chambliss and Isakson: Nine GOP Senators Back Budget Bill in Final Passage - Two-Year Budget Measure Approved on 64-36 Vote

From The Wall Street Journal:

A two-year budget deal cleared Congress Wednesday on a 64-36 Senate vote, ending a year of polarized debate on fiscal matters that showed how little common ground exists between the parties.

The bill drew support from a lukewarm band of backers, as members of both parties complained about its limited scope. Republicans wanted the legislation to do more to curb spending; Democrats were disappointed it didn't renew expanded unemployment benefits that are to expire before the year's end.

Nine Republicans voted with all 55 members of the Democratic caucus for the bill: GOP Sens. John Hoeven of North Dakota, Susan Collins of Maine, Orrin Hatch of Utah, John McCain of Arizona, Johnny Isakson of Georgia, Rob Portman of Ohio, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Saxby Chambliss of Georgia and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.