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The US Senate began a debate yesterday, Tuesday, Feb. 1, regarding the confirmation of Alberto R. Gonzales as Attorney General in Bush's cabinet.
This diary is the continuation of these previous discussions:
Gonzales Hearings Pt. 6 | Gonzales Hearings Pt. 5 | Gonzales Hearings Pt 4. | Gonzales Hearings, Pt 3. | Gonzales Confirmation Hearing Part 2 | Gonzales Senate Vote Thread
Thanks to orthogonal, Cedwyn, and Clever for the previous diaries.
Please, no pictures! They slow down the refresh rates on the thread.
C-SPAN call-in numbers (after the debate each day):
202 585 3885 D
202 585 3886 R
Where to watch/listen: CSPAN 2
more...
Today's Schedule: (
All times are ET and this list will be updated continually)
9:30-10:30: Republican speakers
10:30-11:30: Democratic Speakers
UPDATED:
Reed 12:30 (done)
Feingold 1:15 (update: didn't speak at that time)
Byrd 2:30 (done)
Salazar 3:30 (done)
Collins (done)
Domenici
The Senate will adjourn today at 4:30 pm due to The State of The Union speech scheduled for later this evening.
Some helpful reminders:
Please try to add play-by-play for your fellow Kossacks who aren't able to watch the floor debate.
Do dKos and your fellow Kossacks a favor, and make page refreshes quick by not adding photos to this thread. Remember, it's the Republicans who squander resources.
Try to remember to make your comment titles descriptive, and if you're referring to the floor debate, mention the Senator you're discussing.
A very special thank you to lesliet who has provided the most detailed transcriptions we've had. Give her lots of mojo (along with everyone else who's working so hard at this)!!
Order and intentions of today's speakers:
Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX): Yes
Mel Martinez (R-FL): Yes
John Kyl (R-AZ): Yes
Judd Gregg (R-NH): Yes
Saxby Chambliss (R-GA): Yes
Dick Durbin (D-Il): No
Jim Jeffords (I-Vt): No
Patrick Leahy (D-VT): No
John Ensign (R-Nevada): Yes
Jeff Sessions (R-AL): Yes
Larry Craig (R-ID): Yes
Patrick Leahy (D-VT) again: and he's still voting "No"
Jack Reed (D-RI): No
Jim Bunning (R-KY): Yes
Orrin Hatch (R-UT) again: and he's still voting "Yes".
Wayne Allard (R-CO): Yes
Jeff Sessions (R-AL) again: and he's still voting "Yes"
Robert Byrd (D-WVa): No
Ken Salazar (D-CO): YES
Patrick Leahy (D-VT) again: and he's still voting "No"
Susan Collins (R-ME): Yes
Pete Domenici (R-NM): Yes
Please visit Cedwyn's diary for a detailed list of how senators intend to vote on this confirmation. Thanks Cedwyn!
This discussion is far from over: CONTACT YOUR SENATORS