[Bernard]

So if the vote is 52-0, or even 49-0, does that count? In that case, Chuckie and his posse can just stand outside and hold their breath until they get what they want. Or act like Occupy Wall Street people; pull down their pants and poop on a squad car to show how important they are and should be taken seriously.....

[upchuck]

From the article:

If the Senate vote on an FBI director were to break down along strict party lines, Democrats would not have the votes to block a nominee.

Republicans control both chambers of the U.S. Congress. They hold 52 seats in the 100-member Senate, enough to approve a FBI nominee provided that no more than two Republican senators break ranks. In the event of a tie vote, Vice President Mike Pence would cast the deciding vote.

“The key is getting some of our Republican colleagues to join us,” Schumer said.

'nuff said.

[huckfillary]

The FBI nominee needs only majority approval. So every Democrat can take the confirmation day off.