The Senate debate on the bill is likely to continue into next week.
It takes 60 votes to force an end to Senate debate.
"I cannot accept a different government," he said during Senate debate.
These and other issues should be addressed in the Senate debate.
The study is certain to figure prominently in the Senate debate.
It takes 60 votes to cut off Senate debate and force a vote on legislation.
In the coming Senate debate, the bill to expand the president's 2001 policy will be paired with two others.
During Senate debate today, both sides tried to portray the issue as one of victims.
The Senate debate will no doubt deal with these and attendant matters.
None of the opponents spoke during the brief Senate debate.