did they take on this issue is the question we ask on the leadership question. i think they know they toque a hit a little bit. every tie you uh-huh you get dragged into a congressional fight you only go lower. the only chance of winning a fight with congress or winning those things is when it's completely the opposite party. in this case it never was. president's never been able to veto a bill because the democratic senate is not going to be send him something. he didn't have the luxury that a ronald reagan had. >> of running against congress. >> in the last two years when he got to veto something. he didn't have that luxury that bill clinton had. >> and joining us now is north dakota republican senator john hoeben who voted yes in favor of the bill. senator, first, explain your vote. >> thanks for inviting me to be with you. this is an important step forward. this is the first step we've