LIVE BLOGGING | Democrats need their lone holdout, Sen. Lincoln, to reach the 60-vote threshold.

LIVE BLOGGING | Democrats need Landrieu, Lincoln to reach the 60-vote threshold to move forward.

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 60-39 Saturday to clear the way for consideration of historic legislation to overhaul the nation's health-care system, but reluctant Democratic moderates sent strong signals that the bill has an uncertain future.

The Senate voted 60-39 tonight to clear the way for debate on legislation to overhaul the nation's health-care system. But reluctant Democratic moderates indicated that the bill has an uncertain future.

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Last hold-out, Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln, said she will support legislation to come to floor

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MIKE GLOVER,AP Political Writer Vice President Joe Biden told Iowa Democrats on Saturday that the Senate handed the president a big victory with its decision to move forward with debate on sweeping legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system.

The Democratic-led U.S. Senate, having smashed through a Republican wall of opposition, confirmed on Thursday U.S. President Barack Obama's first and longest-stalled judicial nominee.

The Senate confirmed District Court Judge David Hamilton of Indiana for a federal appeals court seat, overcoming objections from Republicans.