It’s now looking like the Waxman-Markey vote may not go down until tomorrow.  Leadership is still counting votes and pressuring Dems from swing districts.

 

[Pelosi and Hoyer] were able to get to a number of members, some of whom — including Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.) and freshman Rep. Harry Teague (D-N.M.) — Pelosi and Hoyer double-teamed.

 

In the back of the chamber, Pelosi had an intimate conversation with Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (D-Texas), with the Speaker seeming to emphasize her points with her pointed fingers.

 

But Pelosi tries to end her encounters cordially:

 

Their conversation ended with Pelosi giving Rodriguez a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

 

It appears Democrats may now feel safe as Rep. Tim Walz seems to have confirmed his vote:

 

At one point near the end of the appropriations vote series, Capps passed Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), a declared undecided, in the rear of the chamber.

 

Walz gave Capps a thumbs-up, and she responded with an enthusiastic double-thumbs-up and a wide smile.

 

Shortly thereafter, Pelosi huddled with top leadership in the rear of the chamber. She stood up with a big smile, and walked out of the chamber.