WHO, Specifically, Blocked Millionaire Surtax?

By Dave Johnson

December 15, 2011 - 2:34pm ET 

The public overwhelmingly wants taxes on the 1% increased to help pay for things that help the 99% and our economy. But the Senate was prevented from even voting on this.

This was a filibuster. A minority that represents the 1% was able to block something demanded by the 99%. It wasn't "rejected by the Senate." It wasn't "The Senate." It wasn't "both sides." Specific senators voted to block the Senate from even voting on a millionaire surtax. Here are their names.