How did TN vote on Healthcare Reform

 I was a little surprised at John Tanner who is retiring and I expected to Yes vote. Then I read some analysis and it seemed that if he was not needed he would be allowed a pass. You see Roy Herron (D) is running to replace him and a Yes vote would have hurt Herron as a Dem. So if Tanner was not needed he would be allowed to pass to make it easier on Herron. Herron dropped out of the gubernatorial race to run for Congress after Tanner announced his retirement. Herron will try to position himself as a Blue Dog centrist Dem who is pro life.

He is not pro life despite his folksy stories to the contrary. As a former pastor of a pro choice denomination he is a friend to the abortion industry although they realize he has to posture himself differently. The abortion industry knows he is solidly in their camp.

From Bobbie Patray and TN Eagle Forum:

The U. S. House passed the bill passed on Christmas Eve in the U.S. Senate.  At 10:49 p.m.,HR 3590 passed 219 to 212 (Roll Call 165). 
Tennessee Delegation Vote:
VOTING YES: Democrats Steve Cohen, Jim Cooper and Bart Gordon
VOTING NO: Republicans Marsha Blackburn, John Duncan, Phil Roe and Zach Wamp. Democrats Lincoln Davis and John Tanner.

At 11:37 p.m.the Reconciliation Act of 2010 act passed 220 to 211 (Roll Call 167).
VOTING YES:  Democrats Steve Cohen and Bart Gordon
VOTING NO:  Republicans Marsha Blackburn, John Duncan, Phil Roe and Zach Wamp.  Democrats Jim Cooper, Lincoln Davis and John Tanner.

The  Reconciliation bill will now go to the Senate, where, due to the upper chamber’s procedural rules, it can be voted on through a simple majority and without the threat of filibuster.