Sentences with phrase «rubio voted against it»

Cruz voted for the bill, while Rubio voted against it.

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«The bottom line is there are members here who understood the president's preference and were willing to vote against it anyway,» Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Tuesday.

A day after the bill's prospects wavered somewhat, Republican leaders notched two victories on Friday, when Senator Marco Rubio of Florida said he would vote yes after gaining a more generous child tax credit in the final bill and Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee, who voted against the initial Senate bill over deficit concerns, said he would support the legislation.

Then, when the later bill failed in the House of Representatives and the conservative backlash became too severe, Rubio said he would have voted against the reform bill if he had to do it over again.

Republican Rep. Peter King blasted Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for holding a fundraiser in the city after voting against Sandy aid.

As a senator, Rubio has voted against an LGBT - inclusive reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and doesn't co-sponsor any pro-LGBTagainst an LGBT - inclusive reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and doesn't co-sponsor any pro-LGBTAgainst Women Act and doesn't co-sponsor any pro-LGBT bills.

(CNN)- Sen. Marco Rubio flatly stated Thursday that he'll vote against his own immigration bill if it ends up including rights for gay and lesbian couples.

Rubio also defended his vote last week against the gun - control plan involving people on the no - fly list.