Add in the occasional support of some conservative Democrats, and Mr Bush is close to the 60 votes necessary to survive a delaying filibuster procedure-a huge achievement and advantage.

• 再加上一些保守的民主党成员偶尔也会支持布什，布什在参议院能够获得接近60票，足以使参议院无法有意拖延议案的通过。这是一个巨大的成功和优势。