[BlueNgold]

I just think it makes for an interesting issue. I hope his staff has fully researched the issue. The last thing we need is someone of his calibre being attacked over procedural errors.

[wimpycat]

I'm sure both his staff and the Air Force know what they're doing.

Besides, if there was any conflict (and I don't think there would be), but if there was, it would be in his capacity as a judge, not as a senator. I fail to see why a military judge for the Air Force can't vote on the appointment of federal judges, though.