What does this mean for the tens of thousands of us who have lobbied in support of this legislation?

The fact that the bill has as much support in Congress as it does is due entirely to the tireless efforts of activists across the country. And Senator Coburn is much more likely to be convinced to compromise on this bill as a result of the progress made to date. Moreover, if we are able to get this bill passed, the success of activist efforts in garnering so many Congressional cosponsors for the bill will send a clear message to President Obama that the American people expect him to take firm action to resolve this issue.