Cruz in marathon protest speech on Senate floor . McConnell rejects Cruz strategy for government funding and Obamacare . Cruz wants to stop Senate votes on House plan , knowing Democrats will amend it , fund Obamacare . Comment:
Cruz in marathon protest speech on Senate floor . McConnell rejects Cruz strategy for government funding and Obamacare . Cruz wants to stop Senate votes on House plan , knowing Democrats will amend it , fund Obamacare . Harry Reid says the Senate 's first key procedural vote will occur on Wednesday .