The tax deal will advance in the Congress. As of this hour, the Senate has secured at least 60 votes needed to take the measure to a vote tomorrow. The vote is expected to pass the Senate.
(Update: As of 5:36 p.m., 79 Senators have voted to advance the measure)
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