(Scott) Brown (R-MA) switches vote to advance financial regulation overhaul

[Ian David]

Source: The Boston Globe

By Matt Viser, Globe Staff

WASHINGTON – Senator Scott Brown switched a key vote from yesterday and joined 57 Democrats and two Republicans this afternoon in advancing a massive financial regulation overhaul.

The Massachusetts Republican said that over the last 24 hours he received assurances – from the chief negotiators in the House and Senate, Senator Christopher J. Dodd, and Representative Barney Frank -- that changes he was seeking would be addressed. Those assurances came during a phone call with Frank last night, while the Newton Democrat was working out in the House members gym. Brown was further convinced during a 40-mile bike ride he went on this morning with Senator John Kerry.

“We recognize that there’s going to be some fixes here, more than likely, and the conference committee,” Brown said after voting. “I’m satisfied that all of our efforts – Senator Kerry and my efforts – will benefit and protect jobs in Massachusetts.”

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Brown’s vote was the key in making the difference after Democrats tried unsuccessfully yesterday to shut off debate and move toward a final vote. Brown was criticized, though not by name, by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for breaking his word and not voting for the measure. Reid and Brown met this morning.

Read more: http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2010/05/brown_switches.html?camp=localsearch:on:twit:hp

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Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA)

See also:

Shelby, Key Republican Senator, Will Back Bank Trading Ban Amendment
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4390579

[leftynyc]

1. Am I going to be the only

one who thinks it's kinda nice that the two senators from MA, although from different parties, can come together after riding in some fresh air?

Although part of me is very cynical and feels Brown changed his vote because he realized he wasn't senator of KS or AL.

[AndyA]

3. Nah. Brown changed his mind only after Kerry, during the bike ride,

pulled out photos of Brown and "wide stance" Craig in a compromising position! :rofl:

What was it that Kathy Bates said? "Face it, girls, I'm older and I have more insurance." Kerry said "I've been around here a lot longer and you can either work with me or..." :rofl:

[Ian David]

4. I'm afraid that Scott Brown is voting for the bill because the bill sucks now. n/t

[thereismore]

12. Would you say the same about Sen. Feingold? nt

[Ian David]

16. Good point. n/t

[AndyA]

2. Way to go Senator Treasure Trail! Perhaps there's more depth to you than

pretty boy looks (circa 1982) and pink leather shorts after all!

[Ian David]

8. His wife, "The Girl with a Curious Hand," used to be hot.

Scott Brown's wife has a curious hand
http://www.salon.com/life/broadsheet/feature/2010/01/22/gail_huff_music_video

[racaulk]

5. Wow, I'm really surprised by that!

Thank you, Senator Brown! :hi:

On a side note, who were the other two Republicans that voted in favor of the bill? I didn't see them noted by name in the linked article. The two lady Senators from Maine, I assume?

[Ian David]

6. No, Richard Shelby and someone else. n/t

[DCBob]

14. Scott Brown and Maine Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins — voted for the bill.

Bipartisanship!!

[aquart]

15. I guess Tuesday was really, really scary.

[davidwparker]

7. If he is smart, he'd read the tea leaves and become (D) prior to his next

election.

[old mark]

9. I am sure the GOP us starting to regret having made such a fuss over his

election.
Can we at last have a republican with a brain in congress?

mark

[chelsea0011]

10. Again, he is only voting to advance the bill. When it comes time to vote for the bill,

he will side with republicants. The guy is a fraud.

[saracat]

11. BS. He is voting to shut down debate so Glass -Steagal won't be included.

This isn't real financial reform. This is crap. As usual.

[seabeckind]

13. The crooks couldn't get to Marie and Russ

so they used one of their employees.

Ain't democracies great? One corporation, one senator.

In the long run it'll save them money, they won't have to spend so much going into SCOTUS to get rid of the pesky amendments.