" I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , " McConnell said .
" I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , " said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader .
The 30-year bond US30YT = RR firmed 31 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.16 percent -- another record low -- from 4.22 percent .