U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., currently supports the House-approved $14 billion bailout for the American automobile industry, but with negotiations ongoing, his spokeswoman says nothing is certain.
On a vote of 237-170, the House on Wednesday approved the bailout, with U.S. Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., voting for it and GOP U.S. Reps. Heather Wilson and Steve Pearce voting against it.
But there’s no certainty that the Senate will approve the bailout. With a group of primarily Republicans in opposition and negotiating for concessions from the auto union in exchange for their support, the bill could change.
“As we speak, the Senate is expected to have a cloture vote Friday on the House-passed bill. While it’s not a perfect proposal, Sen. Bingaman supports it,” spokeswoman Jude McCartin said today. “I should note, however, that negotiations continue and that things are still up in the air.”
The office of U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., has not responded to a request for comment.