He fell into a deep depression, mostly cutting himself off from the racing community that was his world for so many years.

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But it became clear, as the voting went on, that the Republicans weren't going to get this, and in the end, Majority Leader Frist himself voted against cutting off debate just simply so that he can bring the issue up again.

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