Louisiana Democrat Mary Landrieu, original Senate sponsor of the Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act (s2947), narrowly defeated Republican challenger Suzanne Haik Terrellin 51% to 49% in Saturdays run-off election.

Minorities make up over 63% of registered voters in some parishes and voted 4-1 in favor of Landrieu, making the difference in a tight race.

While there is still a slim hope that S2947 may be included in an appropriations bill during the lame duck session, most believe the bill is essentially dead and will have to be re-introduced in the House next year.