For his part , Reid argued on the Senate floor that `` just as the economy begins to gain steam , some Republicans in Congress seem determined to derail four years of progress . '' McConnell in marathon protest speech on Senate floor . Harry Reid rejects Cruz strategy for government funding and Obamacare . Cruz wants to stop Senate votes on Senate plan , knowing Democratic will amend it , fund Obamacare . Harry Reid says the House 's first key procedural vote will occur on Wednesday .
McConnell in marathon protest speech on Senate floor . Harry Reid rejects Cruz strategy for government funding and Obamacare . Cruz wants to stop Senate votes on Senate plan , knowing Democratic will amend it , fund Obamacare . Harry Reid says the House 's first key procedural vote will occur on Wednesday .