Reiterates the timing of cloture vote, and confirmation votes on Tuesday. Alito, and Ben Bernacke.
Frist expresses frustration at the need to file a cloture motion in order to move the process forward, and compares the 87 days of Alito with the 63 day interval for Clinton's nominees.
Notes that the GOP accomodated DEM requests for scheduling, only to be met with further delay. Concedes that all of the dealy is within the rules. Now schedule to have a vote on January 31st. That means 5 days of floor activity -- plenty of time on the floor including tonight, tomorrow night, Saturday if needed.
Frist predicts that Alito will get the up or down vote that he deserves, on Tuesday morning. "As sure as one can be, around here." Cites public opinion polls that say the nominee should be confirmed.
Business tomorrow starts at noon, resuming consideration of the Alito nomination. Reiterates the timing of cloture vote (Monday), and vote on the nominee on Tuesday at 11:00 AM.
Senate is adjourned.
Talk about a stupid move.