House approves rules setting up payroll tax votes

The House on Tuesday morning approved a rule that sets up three hours of debate and votes on three measures, including a controversial motion to disagree with the Senate's two-month payroll tax extension and seek a conference with the Senate.

The rule was approved in a 231-187 vote. All but one Republican voted for the rule, and every Democrat voted against it.

The vote came after more bitter partisan debate over the way House Republicans have set up votes on the Senate bill.

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