The picture painted by this Senator is one in which the push for a vote on the bill is clearly on hold. In recent days those who favor the bill have boasted that they are gaining ground, and it’s true that some 58 Senators have signed on to the bill, putting it within range of passing and even potentially of overriding a presidential veto.

But editorial boards and commentators have harshly condemned the push for a vote. Many Senate Democrats have continued to remain silent, which could well be a sign of an unwillingness to sign on to the bill. A couple Dem senators have come out against it in the last couple of days, joining 10 Dem committee chairs who have already done the same. Meanwhile, Obama is set to meet with Senate Democrats tonight, and may again make the case against the bill.

And in the middle of all of this, Harry Reid has not shown any signs of allowing a vote on the measure. While pressure could still intensify on him to do so, particularly if circumstances change, right now even Democrats who support the bill are holding off from pushing him. And if the talks produce progress, it could make it less likely over time that this bill gets a vote.

So those who oppose this vote should keep at it.