the Dem's held up the vote last week so they could change the way it was funded, which they have amended, and now they will be voting on it:
Senate Democrats add millionaire tax to jobs bill
Dems tweak jobs package to win over votes from their own members
By ERICA WERNER
updated 10/5/2011 4:27:15 PM ET
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are rewriting portions of President Barack Obama's jobs bill to include a new 5 percent tax on income above $1 million — a proposal that is sure to be blocked by Republicans.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Wednesday he is changing the plan to make sure the nation's wealthiest families pay their fair share, picking up on a theme the White House has promoted throughout this year's budget battles.
The changes won't affect any of Obama's proposals to cut payroll taxes or provide money for teachers, firefighters and infrastructure. The changes are expected to attract more votes from Democratic senators, though Reid wouldn't predict whether Senate Democrats would unite behind the measure, which is unlikely to get any support from Republicans.
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