Far-reaching legislation to turn away a Jan. 1 income-tax increase for millions won irresistible support in a Senate test vote on Monday, propelled by an uneasy and bizarre coalition between the White House and lawmakers in both parties.
Eager to broadcast the 83-15 vote, President Barack Obama said even before it was proclaimed it proved "that both parties can in fact work together to grow our financial system and look out for the American people."
Senate passage of the bill is expected as early as Tuesday, and in a brief appearance at the White House, Obama called on the House to follow suit speedily. He spoke amid indications that a revolution among House Democratic liberals was ebbing, further civilizing prospects for quick enactment.
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