Estrada Filibuster Holds
Senate Republicans failed for the fourth time today to limit debate (invoke cloture) on the nomination of Miguel Estrada to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. The Dems are holding the line. The vote was 55 to 44, with 3/5 needed to prevail. Here's the roll call vote. [link via Jurist's Paper Chase.]
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