Ridenbaugh Press/Northwest

So how did the Northwest U.S. House delegation break on this morning’s bailout vote? The vote was reasonably close by the way, with the bill losing 205-228.

As in the Northwest, the vote split both parties deeply, though a majority of Democrats voted for and a majority of Republicans voted against.

But for anyone who follows the region’s delegation at all, the splits in the vote here are a little amazing. Bill Sali lines up with Jay Inslee; Jim McDermott lines up with Greg Walden. Strange bedfellows indeed.

Although it might be noted that the candidates in serious races this cycle – Reichert and Sali notably – voted in opposition. May say something about public attitudes.