I don't think so..he can put it to a vote in the caucus....
Another Democrat For Alito?
[Ed Whelan 01/27 11:42 AM]
From AP:
Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., also announced Friday he is "leaning in favor of voting for'' the conservative judge. "It is clear to me that a majority of the American people and the people I represent support his confirmation,'' he said after meeting with Alito in his office.