No it's not a surprise that it passed. This vote should show everyone that there are no differences between parties. Maybe in the future we will elect a leader who can bring "hope" and "change" to our government.

"Am fear nach gheidh na h-airm 'nam na sith, Cha bhi iad aige 'n am a chogaidli." - Gaelic Proverb ("Who keeps not his arms in times of peace, Will have no arms in times of war.")