He won't say whether he's got 60 votes to pass it, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has scheduled a Saturday vote to move the health care bill forward.

Republicans have been working to persuade members not to vote in favor of this procedural vote if they're planning to vote against health care. They warn their colleagues not to be in the position of having to say "I was for it before I was against it," echoing Sen. John Kerry's flip-flop on Iraq.  read more »

Lawmakers facing tough re-election battles are finding fundraising breezy as Congress takes up massive proposals like health care, financial reform, and cap and trade. Look at these numbers compiled by John McArdle: 
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In the immigration debate, there seems to be a conflict between what many people want and the politically possible. Activists and immigrants hope Congress will soon act to amend the system. However, many lawmakers doubt there will be time to debate the matter this year. And even if they do come up with a compromise, their solution won’t be what a lot of advocates want.  read more »

With lawmakers back from their Memorial Day recess, Judge Sonia Sotomayor will formally begin courting senate support for her nomination to the Supreme Court.

Her whistle stop tour starts this am with a meeting with Majority Leader Harry Reid. Then she'll spend about a half hour each with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Judiciary Committee Chairman, Sen. Patrick Leahy, and Sen. Jeff Sessions, the top Republican on Judiciary.  read more »

There’s a mini-political skirmish happening in the Democratic Party. It’s occurring in the activist community, but could have broader repercussions for the rest of the party.  read more »