LIVE SENATE THREAD: C-Span 2 9:30am EST "The Confirmation vote for Priscilla Owen"

C-Span 2

[ken5050]

Good morning all. Senate convenes at 9:30 am this morning, to vote on the nomination of Priscilla Owen. I've started the thread early, as I have to leave for a few hours, but also to give us a place to start commenting early on the events of yesterday....

[Dutchgirl]

I just noticed in that pic, one red tie and two blue ties...hmmm.

[AFPhys]

" He needs to clarify what he said."

WRONG ANSWER! Frist must keep everything as obscure as possible to keep these flakes under control. None of the Demodogs want to test this "filibuster" of judges again. They will be completely killed - and they are starting to realize that they have the rug completely torn out from under them.

[Peach]

Usually when they do that though they put quorum vote on the bottom of the screen. But they probably just didn't do it this time.

[steveegg]

I'm a cynical guy. I've seen Pubbie caves all too often; both on the federal and state (Wisconsin) levels; mostly from Senators.

[Peach]

Oops. I put that stuff about Moscow on the wrong thread.

[defconw]

They will be completely killed - and they are starting to realize that they have the rug completely torn out from under them.
AGAIN! LOL Ditto

[CasearianDaoist]

I love cheney's facial expressions.

[TexasNative2000]

Frist must keep everything as obscure as possible to keep these flakes under control.

BINGO.

[Cboldt]

A historical diversion while you wait for the vote.

Tabling of a Nomination

In 1828, before the stricture of Rule XXII existed, there was a motion to table the nomination of one Alexander Macomb. The motion to table failed on a 18 - 19 vote (18 voted to table, 19 voted to not table), so the nomination was still before the Senate. The Senate proceeded to vote on the nominee, who was confirmed with a vote of 26 - 12.

Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America

http://memory.loc.gov/ll/llej/003/0600/06250617.gif

Executive Proceedings of the Senate - 1828 <- Browseable

[defconw]

There are Republicans in Wisconsin? Try to think like Reagan Be optimistic!

[steveegg]

Don't sweat it; we need some other news on here while hot air is wafting from the Senate chamber.

[cotton1706]

Ping.

[CFW]

Oops. I put that stuff about Moscow on the wrong thread.

That's okay. We've been waiting on some type of explosion here on this thread all week. So, your post fit right it.

[AFPhys]

That really is a beautiful contrast - Cheney vs. the lesser men. - Reminds me of the FR gal's club of Cheney groupies here a while ago - what did they call themselves again?

[Peach]

LOL. Open your windows and you'll hear freeper heads exploding every time The Swimmer speaks.

[deport]

I haven't been watching the tv....... Has Sen. Frist indicated when the vote on Owen will occur? Since they invoked cloture do they have to use the allotted 30 hrs of debate or can they come to a vote with unamious consent at some point earlier?.... Has Sen. Frist given a timeline or agenda?

[defconw]

Cheney Chicks?

[Peach]

Other news: Republicans find their spine.

Some day we ARE going to wake up to that news.

[AliVeritas]

True, I know Reid loses it everytime Frist brings it up...and I like it.

[defconw]

Soon then on to Bolton this afternoon.