A short while ago, the Senate invoked cloture, officially closing debate on the nomination of John Brennan for CIA director.
These senators dissented:
GOP "No" on Brennan cloture: Barrasso WY, Boozman AR, Cochran MS, Crapo ID, Enzi WY, Grassley IA, Heller NV…
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) March 7, 2013
More GOP cloture No: Inhofe OK, Lee UT, McConnell KY, Moran & Roberts KS, Risch ID, Sessions & Shelby AL, Wicker MS
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) March 7, 2013
The final vote is now underway, with Brennan expected to be confirmed.
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Update:
The Senate has enough votes to confirm Brennan.
John Brennan receives enough votes in the Senate to be confirmed as CIA director
— Michael Rosen (@MichaelRosen27) March 7, 2013
Here’s the final tally:
John Brennan confirmed to CIA on a Senate vote of 63-34
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) March 7, 2013
Senate confirms Brennan as CIA director 63-34. Among the "No" votes: Paul, McConnell, Leahy, Ayotte, Chambliss and Cruz.
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 7, 2013
Yep, Sen. Rand Paul voted no on confirmation:
Sen Rand Paul R-KY voted for cloture but against Brennan's nomination to head the CIA
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) March 7, 2013
Earlier this afternoon, after receiving a much-sought-after letter from Eric Holder, told CNN’s Dana Bash that he would drop his opposition to Brennan.
GOP yes votes:
R sens who voted for Brennan for DCI: Alexander, Burr, Coats, Coburn, Collins, Corker, Flake, Graham, Hatch, Kirk, McCain, Rubio & Murkowski
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 7, 2013
And Democrat no’s:
3sens who caucus with D's voted against confirming Brennan for DCI: Leahy, Merkley & Sanders
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 7, 2013
Judiciary Cmte Chairman Leahy says he voted against Brennan for DCI because his panel didn't get access to drone justification info.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 7, 2013
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