but as congress was trying to sneak away that year, they were getting absolutely pounded on tv by a very, very good comedian. >> the house of representatives passed it and it would pass in the senate, but came to an up or down vote. they have more than the 50 votes they need. but the republicans filibustered it, won't allow the bill to come up for a vote. luckily yesterday there was good news from the senate, logjam broke. >> today, the senate passed that bill to extend tax cuts to all americans including the wealthiest by an overwhelming 81-19 vote. >> yes. that is astoundingly good news for firefighters that make over $200,000 a year. of course, all nonmillionaire firefighters are still [ bleep ] out of luck. i would like to see one of the senators have the [ bleep ] to explain why somehow getting a tax cut extension for wealthy americans is more important than