U.S. Sen. Jon. Kyl’s efforts to amend an appropriations bill to include language prohibiting Internet gambling in the United States have failed. The amendment was defeated in the Senate this morning after a night of debate and political gamesmanship. Democratic leaders invoked a point of order on the amendment, arguing that it should be placed on a bill in the Banking and Finance committee and not an appropriations bill. The point of order was passed by majority vote, essentially killing Kyl’s amendment. Interactive Gaming News will have further coverage on this developing story later today.
Great news. I only wish Kyl could find something productive to do. I think he is suffering from some type of retardation, he keeps doing the same thing over and over, even when it is proven to fail.