KRT Wire | 03/20/2005 | Congress set to pass measure to keep brain-damaged woman alive

The Senate approved the measure on an unchallenged voice vote during a rare, Palm Sunday session that came amid charges of cynical political maneuvering. Just three members were on the floor and the bill’s prime sponsor, Republican Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida, served as presiding officer.

That’s right. With three senators voting, the majority(heh) of the press is reporting that this bill passed unopposed. That’s a 3% turnout, for those of you keeping score.

For someone who believes marriage should be between one man and one woman, Senator Martinez sure seems ready to involve a third party — the U.S. Government.