The jobs bill passed the House last night. In a nail-biter.
The bill passed 217-212, but when the time on the clock expired, it was losing 208-212. A few minutes later, when it hit 214-213 and then 215-213, someone shouted "gavel it!" from the Democratic side. A bill doesn't need the full 218 to pass -- only a simple majority of those voting. The presiding officer took the suggestion and closed the vote.
Not a single Republican approved of the bill.
Why do Republicans and Blue Dogs hate job creation? Seriously, in a recent Bloomberg poll, 60 percent of Americans support increased spending on job creation. Republicans and Blue Dogs are smart!