Republican senators countered with a MAIF amendment of their own, which failed 14-32. There's some interesting political judo here, with the Senate's leading advocate of MAIF installments urging a rejection, urging Republicans to show their concern if and when her bill comes to the floor, and a Republican senator saying their support is a one-time-only offer.
Sen. E. J. Pipkin said GOP support wouldn't necessarily carry over onto a free-standing bill.
"Why should we have to be a future draft choice? You know, it's the Super bowl today," the Eastern Shore Republican said.