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<p>Yesterday evening, the Senate again failed to move forward on the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, voting 51-47 not to end debate on the measure (60 votes required). Opponents picked up one additional &lsquo;no&rsquo; vote by Sen. Rubio (R-FL), who did not vote on it in August.&nbsp; Majority Leader Reid faulted the minority and the Chamber of Commerce for blocking the bill, despite his willingness to entertain germane amendments to the bill. In opposition, Sen. Grassley (R-IA) expressed continuing reservations about the bill, including a lack of confidence in DHS, which would take the lead role under the legislation. Clearly frustrated, Reid proclaimed, &ldquo;Cybersecurity is dead for this Congress.&rdquo; With several weeks still to go before the 112<sup>th</sup> Congress concludes, however, take that with a grain or two of salt.</p>

Cybersecurity Bill Fails Again In Senate