Cloture vote goes down 72-25

On this vote, a “yes” vote was a vote to end the debate and a “no” vote was a vote to filibuster the nomination. Have you got the courage of your convictions? Democrats voting to end debate (anti-filibuster): Akaka, Hawaii; Baucus, Mont.; Bingaman, N.M.; Byrd, W.Va.; Cantwell, Wash.; Carper, Del.; Conrad, N.D.; Dorgan, N.D.; Inouye, …

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