Gutless wonders.
How many votes have these two missed??
So Kerry didn't vote either?
I wouldn't take this as an indication the Dems are cashing in on losing the election. It could go either way. They could be of the mind it doesn't matter if he's confirmed since he can be dismissed in a few months.
I think it instead highlights the majority do not want the reputation of not taking security seriously during the election. Except, apparently, our anti-war candidates heading the Dem ticket.