On Andrea Mitchell Reports this afternoon:
SEN JOE LIEBERMAN: Right now I’d say the chances for this are really good. The moment for this has come… We’ve got four Republicans out publicly for repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. I think we’re going to get one or two or three other Republicans tomorrow…. I think we’re on the verge of a historic breakthrough.
Watch it:
There are two votes scheduled in the Senate, on cloture (to cut off debate) for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the DREAM Act. The votes may begin around 10 am. If “Don’t Ask” gets 60 votes for cloture, a 30-hour debate clock begins before a final vote.
That would set the final vote for Sunday — though lawmakers could agree to give up that time and just get on with the final vote tomorrow afternoon or evening. They could also kick the final vote to Monday to avoid having to work on Sunday.
I’m betting Saturday. Any takers?