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Reading of what actually happened on the call. so let's be -- politicians politic but i understand. i think i understand your point. that republicans are planning to use this hearing as these distractions because it is their only play. >> yeah. >> those hearings begin this wednesday. what is the goal here for democrats as far as this week's testimony? is it swaying public opinion or are you guys targeting potential senate jurors? >> well, i think one will effect the other. public opinion will clearly have an impact on the senate. public opinion and public sentiment is everything. this will be ...

In the end with senator john mccain casting the decisive final no vote. siding lisa murkowski and susan collins who voiced disapproval on every measure voted this week. the republicans' last-ditch amendment, the skinny deal voted down 49-51. >> this is a disappointment. i regret that our efforts were simply not enough this time. >> reporter: mccain rejecting despress plea was vice president -- desperate pleas from vice president and mitch mcconnell. none of it swaying the veteran senator who lived up to his nickname, the maverick. >> tonight was an unfortunate night. it was a sad night. i don'...

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