Blunt on fiscal cliff legislation: This vote protects middle class

Sen. Roy Blunt issued the following tweets about the fiscal cliff bill, which passed the U. S. Senate by an 89-8 margin less than an hour ago:

Having worked hard to pass these tax policies in 01 & 03 I'm glad this vote protects middle class families & #smallbiz owners from tax hikes

This bill permanently protects 99% of taxpayers from a tax increase & provides permanent tax relief & economic certainty for every American.

This bill also ensures the vast majority of farm families & small businesses in Missouri will not face the unfair death tax.