"for the loss of a nail, a horse was lost

for the loss of a horse, a soldier was lost,

for the loss of a soldier, a platoon was lost

for the loss of a platoon, a battle was lost

for the loss of a battle, a war was lost"

......for the loss of a vote, an election was lost

for the loss of an election, a seat was lost

for the loss of a seat, a majority was lost

for the loss of a majority, a filibuster was lost

for the loss of a filibuster, a bill was lost?