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The auto bailout collapsed in the Senate, leaving GM and Chrysler's future uncertain after Congress failed to act.

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The auto bailout collapsed in the Senate, failing to pass the $14 billion stopgap measure and possibly dooming GM and Chrysler to bankruptcy.

"It's disappointing that Congress failed to act last night," said White House Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto. "We will evaluate our options in light of the breakdown in Congress."

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