Will a filibuster follow? Now that many Democrats have found their spine, let’s hope so.
Senate Democrats plan to delay the Judiciary Committee’s vote on Samuel Alito’s nomination to the Supreme Court for at least a week, slowing what could have been a quick confirmation process for Samual Alito.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA) had hoped to hold a committee vote on Alito’s nomination on Jan. 17, a little over a week from the Monday start of the federal appellate judge’s confirmation hearings.
But Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) told Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN), on Thursday that Democrats will invoke their right to hold the Alito committee vote over for one week, Senate leadership aides told The Associated Press.
Democrats contend Alito is too conservative and could undermine some rights if confirmed. Some of their liberal supporters have urged Democrats to do whatever they can to block the nomination, including a filibuster.
Via: yahoo
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