why do they vote twice?

[Sarcany]

Markintosh wrote:
[quote=Sarcany]

I like that they couldn't do it all in a single vote. This way, they have some extra time to think it over.

Do they really think? It seems like any thinking going on is just looking for ways to justify their yes vote...
And it also gives republican leaders the opportunity to blackmail/bribe/make-deals to rig the vote.

There are upsides and downsides.

But i’m a bit of a romantic. I still think that when given a little time to think, people’s sensibilities and consciences will win out.

And I think that this was rushed through precisely to keep that from happening.