Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and making a politically painful decision. But the backlash from his party was intense.

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    12 hours ago

    Yes but it won’t change the scope of his influence as minority leader. He can still vote the way he does, ask others to join him.