Johnson initially voted no on the motion to proceed.
He flipped because of a promise for an amendment for more Medicaid cuts.
The Senate didn't vote on that amendment.
Now he's a yes.
It just wasn't serious that the Senate deficit hawks (outside of Paul) would bolt. They're fakes.
David Dayen
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