[spald]

There is no provision in the US Consitution for a no-confidence vote, which is quite common in a parliamentary system. Cannot the Republicans just vote "present" or no vote at all to protest this unconstitutional vote. 100 days my rump.

What say FReepers? Constitutional or Unconstitutional?

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

UN-constitutional - Gonzales serves at the pleasure of the President.

[Jet Jaguar]

Congress wasting time and your tax dollars.

[cripplecreek]

No question. It’s unconstitutional and the republicans should call it that and ignore it.

[Recovering_Democrat]

Sphincter and Shaky Voice Collins are a couple of real jerks.

I'm no fan of AG Gonzalez, but this crap is ridiculous.

[jackv]

Big deal. Tony Snow said it means nothing, just liberals doing what they ONLY do well, waste time.

[gondramB]

Just right off hand I would think that Congress can vote on anything non-binding that they want to vote on.

[Jim Noble]

It is absolutely not unconstitutional for the Senate, or the House, or both of them together to pass resolutions expressing their opinion on issues of the day, including Mr. Gonzales’ ability to inspire confidence.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Arlen Specter is the RINO’s RINO, isn’t he?!

[Liberty Valance]

Unconstitutional

Update:

“Republicans blocked the Senate’s no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Monday, turning back a symbolic Democratic effort to prod him from office despite blistering criticism from lawmakers in both parties. The 53-38 vote to move the resolution to full debate fell seven short of the 60 required.”

[Taichi]

“There is no provision in the US Constitution for a no-confidence vote,”

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And there’s no reason why we should care what the Dem’s and the rino’s are saying.

[Popman]

"They can have their votes of no confidence, but it's not going to make the determination about who serves in my government," Bush said

Interesting way to phase it, Mr President

I though it was "government of the people, by the people, for the people" ?

At lest Abe Lincoln thought so.

I had no idea the government was yours, I believe it is your administration belongs to you, the government belongs to the people

[RebekahT]

It’s not unconstitutional for them to have the vote. But their votes or opinions of Gonzalez has no constitutional significance. They can “vote” on whatever they want.

[darthxenu]

Don’t the Democrats realize that 100 yes votes on this measure is not enough if they want Gonzales out as Attorney General.

[hinckley buzzard]

Congress can vote on a resolution about anything they want, and in this case, can expect properly to be ignored. That having been said, it is a troubling sign of the left wingers’ continuing drive to destroy America by turning it into some bastard form of europeanism.

[Condor51]

'Constitutional' is not the question. Since no law was being proposed it's just a waste of time.

A vote on whether the Senate lunchroom should serve Red or Green Jello on Tuesday's would have more merit.