Story highlights Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Johnny Isakson represent the two cities from which this year's Super Bowl teams hail

Isakson never publicly accepted the wager

Washington (CNN) There is a lot at stake as the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons go head to head in the Super Bowl this weekend in Houston -- and that could include the stewardship of the Department of Education.

Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren is comfortable putting her vote against education secretary-designate Betsy DeVos in the hands of Tom Brady and the Patriots.

In the midst of a parliamentary break, talk turned to football, as Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, bragged about his Falcons, opening himself up to a wager with the senator from Massachusetts.

"Elizabeth Warren and I need to talk about a bet on the Super Bowl," Isakson said.

"How about we put a vote for Betsy DeVos on the line?" Warren asked confidently.

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