But it still had to pass the Senate.
So once the vote was cast, 50 Republicans voted “no”...
…but 50 Democrats voted “yes.”
A dead solid tie — which meant a good chance this financial weapon of mass destruction would be dead on arrival.
But everyone locked eyes on the last person in the room...
Because that person had not voted yet.
Their vote would either kill this nightmare before it starts…
Or it would devastate millions of Americans, put thousands out of work, and send a tidal wave of recessions that would shock countries around the world.
She stared back out at the Senate, slid her chair back…
Stood up and said: