The vote came out 49 to 48 in favor of tabling an amendment to the supplemental (text not yet on Thomas) sponsored by Sen. Tom Coburn.

N.Z. Bear is despondent:

Bad news from the Hill: an amendment introduced by Senator Tom Coburn challenging the Railroad to Nowhere has been defeated by a 49-48 vote.

Voting against $700M for the Railroad to Nowhere: Harry Reid, Senate Democratic Leader

Voting in favor of $700M for the Railroad to Nowhere: Senator Bill Frist, Senate Republican Leader

Welcome to the fiscally conservative Republican revolution! Somewhere, Newt is turning over in his grave. [Ed.: Newt's not dead. Yeah, but this might kill him.]

Tim Chapman is optimistic:

...while this is disappointing, there are reasons for conservatives to be optimistic at the end of this day.

The vote tally on the railroad amendment was better than in the past...

Because we work for Ed Feulner, advantage: optimists!