◼ The 79-19 vote saw 25 Republicans join with all Democrats to advance the bill, easily overcoming Mr. Cruz and his allies who had argued this was the key point that would determine whether major parts of President Obama’s health care law take effect next week. - Lucianne
◼ Senate restores ObamaCare funding to budget bill, in challenge to GOP - FOX
◼ Senate defies Cruz, strips language defunding ObamaCare - The Hill
