SHOTLIST: SOURCE POOLAP CLIENTS ONLYLocation/Date: Washington/Jan. 11. Wide. Senate floor, audio of votes counted2. Soundbite: Senator Patrick Leahy (D) Vermont'are there any Senators wishing to vote or to change their vote? If not, the vote, the yeas are 89, the nays are eight, 60 vote threshold having been achieved, the bill as amended is passed. (voice of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid)Mr. President?Leahy: The Senate Majority Leader3. SOUNDIBTE: I wouldn't expect any votes until we come back here to reconvene on the third. Which is, let me figure this out.. It's the day after tomorrow.4. Wide, Senators after vote.STORYLINE:The Senate has passed legislation to block the impact of across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts that make up the fiscal cliff. The vote was an overwhelming 89-8 and came well after midnight on New Year's Day. A House vote is expected before Wednesday. The White House-backed legislation would prevent middle-class taxes from rising, and raise rates on incomes over $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for couples. It also blocks spending cuts for two months, extends unemployment benefits for the long-term jobless, prevents a 27 percent cut in fees for doctors who treat Medicare patients and prevents a spike in milk prices. A last-minute addition would also prevent a $900 pay raise for members of Congress from taking effect in March.(****END****)