January 30, 2006
Filibuster slapped down
In the end it wasn't even close but Kerry did manage to cement his credentials with the fever swamp left and Ted Kennedy cemented his ties to the hopelessly insane.
On a 72-25 vote, senators succeeded in passing the 60-vote threshold to prevent a filibuster and allow a simple majority vote Tuesday. At least 57 senators have said publicly they will vote for the nominee.
Posted by Sid at January 30, 2006 06:00 PM | Supreme Court
