I thought most conservatives were against this particular package. The Republicans ought to be able to get a much better deal passed next year. I understand this bill has hundreds of earmarks and authorizes spending a great deal of money. At that, it only extends the tax cuts rather than making them permanent.
They should be, but instead this was the RINO's of the GOP being "compassionate". They should have stood their ground and made the tax rate extensions be voted for on their merit, rather than allow the President to hijack the extension as a welfare assault vehicle.
I've heard anything from a hundred billion to a trillion in increased spending with this one.
If I was a critter, I'd have voted against it, and possibly attempted a fillibuster to boot.