Democratic Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois proposed that three lines be built.

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The 51-46 vote short of the 60 votes in support needed to bring the measure to the floor went along party lines with only GOP Senator Susan Collins crossing the aisle to vote with the Democrats while Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas sided with the Republicans.

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They said - Senator Biden had one of the funniest lines.

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Senator PATRICK LEAHY (Democrat, Vermont): The lines seem clear.

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