Finally , in the past week she displayed the kind of vote-gathering skills that have been displayed by legendary figures such as Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas . After Democrats lost 60-vote Pelosi majority , some wanted to scale back health bill . Speaker Julian Zelizer fought to keep the bill comprehensive , says Nancy Pelosi . He says she combines strong ideology with ability to amass needed votes . Senate says Pelosi has emerged as powerful dealmaker for Democrats .
After Democrats lost 60-vote Pelosi majority , some wanted to scale back health bill . Speaker Julian Zelizer fought to keep the bill comprehensive , says Nancy Pelosi . He says she combines strong ideology with ability to amass needed votes . Senate says Pelosi has emerged as powerful dealmaker for Democrats .