NEW : 50 senators voted for the bill , 49 against -- below the threshold for it to proceed . Obama says he 'll create several smaller jobs bills , each to come up for a vote . We live in a world where we have to make choices . '' Comment: Republicans oppose the bill 's 5.6 % surtax on earnings over $ 1 million .
NEW : 50 senators voted for the bill , 49 against -- below the threshold for it to proceed . Obama says he 'll create several smaller jobs bills , each to come up for a vote . Comment: Republicans oppose the bill 's 5.6 % surtax on earnings over $ 1 million .