Daschle filibusters amendment after promising not to

Today's Aberdeen American News has a piece headlined "Daschle against gay marriage amendment." Excerpt:

Linda Schauer of Leola, director of Concerned Women for America of South Dakota, had harsh words for Daschle. In a press release, she said he "has promised the homosexual lobby that he would ensure the defeat of the Federal Marriage Amendment."

She said she hopes Daschle doesn't attempt to filibuster the measure. Constituents have a right to know where Daschle stands on the issue, Schauer said.

A filibuster won't happen, according to Daschle's camp. Daschle said Tuesday that he will allow an up-or-down vote on the original amendment proposed by Sen. Wayne Allard, R-Colo.

But just an hour ago, Daschle successfully filibustered the FMA. The AP has a report headlined "Senate Scuttles Gay Marriage Amendment."

Daschle voted to support the filibuster of the FMA, and you can examine the roll call vote HERE.