Three Republicans today joined the repeal side of the potential votes in the Senate.

"Senator Susan Collins, the bill's one Republican sponsor, has been joined by three other Republican senators — Scott P. Brown of Massachusetts, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Olympia J. Snowe of Maine — in supporting the measure."

"Along with the backing of 54 Democrats and two independents, the Republican support is enough to push the measure to the necessary 60-vote threshold. Another Democrat who backs repeal, Ron Wyden of Oregon, announced Thursday that he would undergo surgery for prostate cancer on Monday and be absent for votes starting Friday. Only one Democrat, Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, has declined to support the measure.

"The bill's greatest obstacle is no longer votes, but the clock."

Bid to Repeal 'Don't Ask' Law Draws Support in Senate

Fingers crossed.

~ Becky in Tucson