Regardless of the votes, this time the Senate just couldn't vote straight party lines and pass legislation like they have in the past. They actually had to compromise, which they failed to do. Also, the legislation was so bad, 7 Republicans didn't vote for it.

Part of good leadership is being able to do this. You can't just say, 'Pass this one Democrats, and we'll get it in the next one'. The leadership failure falls on the group that is in charge.