BREAKING: They Have the Votes

The GOP has the votes to pass the tax plan, says Sen. John Cornyn of Texas.

BREAKING: Second-ranking Senate Republican, John Cornyn of Texas, says GOP has the votes to pass sweeping tax overhaul.

— The Associated Press (@AP) December 1, 2017

Cornyn told reporters this morning that the tax bill will pass, and he’s not the only one. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, opponent of the bill Sen. Bob Corker agreed.

“I realize that there’s probably enough votes right now to pass it,” said Sen. Bob Corker (R., Tenn.) in a hallway interview on Friday morning.

Now the question is how quickly.