Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has vowed to shut down the Senate until they vote on removing the remaining restrictions to off-shore drilling. Via HotAir](http://hotair.com/archives/2008/07/24/senate-republicans-none-shall-pass-until-drilling-commences/)
The Hill: Senate GOP hands Dems oil ultimatum
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said bills that do not pertain to energy can wait until after the August recess, with gas prices now surpassing $4 per gallon. McConnell and top Republicans indicated Wednesday they would oppose any procedural votes to take up other legislation, which require 60 votes to succeed.
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But the GOP is positioning itself as the party willing to do whatever it takes to lower gas prices. The Republicans say Democrats are scared to cast votes on new drilling in the face of voter anger over high gasoline prices, and they point to the majority’s decision to scrap appropriations bills to avoid a debate over lifting the congressional ban on drilling along the Outer Continental Shelf.
Well done Senator.
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