Republican senators Ron Johnson, Pat Toomey, Jeff Sessions, and Mike Lee before their news conference in the Capitol to discuss the budget on May 16, 2012. Photographer: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images
Republican senators Ron Johnson, Pat Toomey, Jeff Sessions, and Mike Lee before their news conference in the Capitol to discuss the budget on May 16, 2012. Photographer: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images
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