In fact, on most issues, at least a few senators vote with the other party.

In 1986, the Senator voted against more funds for job training.

Only 52 Senators, when 60 are necessary, voted to bring the bill to a vote.

Senators will almost certainly vote directly on the Medicare changes.

And senators could still vote to call witnesses to appear in the Senate.

But senators who want to help working parents and their children will vote today at least to end the filibuster.

Earlier this year, 52 senators voted for reform, including seven Republicans.

Under his rule, if the vice president tried to lobby him on anything, the senator would automatically vote the other way.

Only 42 senators voted to cut off debate and force a vote, far fewer than the 60 needed.

It may be that senators will vote on the basis of ideology without getting personal.