In late October 2009, just as it appeared the Democrats had the 60 votes needed to pass their [[health care]] bill, Lieberman announced he will join a Republican filibuster against the bill unless the public option is removed. Lieberman thus aligned himself with the [[conservative]]s on the major domestic issue of 2009. However, Lieberman voted for the final version of healthcare bill. | In late October 2009, just as it appeared the Democrats had the 60 votes needed to pass their [[health care]] bill, Lieberman announced he will join a Republican filibuster against the bill unless the public option is removed. Lieberman thus aligned himself with the [[conservative]]s on the major domestic issue of 2009. However, Lieberman voted for the final version of healthcare bill. |