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Cornyn Obstructs Clinton Voice Vote

By on 20 January 2009

A reminder of remainders, if you will, and that the era of partisan politics is anything but over. Compliments of John Cornyn of Texas, there will be no voice confirmation vote for HRC, with her name withheld from the unanimous consent vote held later today.

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s smooth ride to confirmation as secretary of state hit a small bump on Tuesday as one of her Republican colleagues blocked a vote on Mrs. Clinton’s nomination, citing ethical questions arising from donors to her husband’s charitable foundation.

Senator John Cornyn of Texas objected to including Mrs. Clinton’s name in a unanimous consent vote for several Cabinet nominees, scheduled for hours after the swearing-in of President-elect Barack Obama. The Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, plans to hold a roll-call vote on Mrs. Clinton’s nomination on Wednesday, which she is expected to win easily. [...]

Gov. Paterson of New York will have a little more time to get comfortable with his choice, because Senator Clinton will not resign until she’s confirmed.

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19 Responses to Cornyn Obstructs Clinton Voice Vote

  1. DaveB 20 January 2009 at 3:46 pm #

    A president can’t hold a grudge, but his Chief of Staff sure can. Hopefully Rahm Emmanuel will file this away in his “If we ever get a chance to screw this guy over” file. The file that will be opened once the important work is done and times are much better.

  2. GeoT 20 January 2009 at 3:47 pm #

    a small bump for Hillary, but very petty of Cornyn.
    pure partisan politics.

  3. GeoT 20 January 2009 at 3:49 pm #

    Fox says Kennedy and Byrd expected to be “okay”

  4. Scott Hopkins 20 January 2009 at 3:50 pm #

    Cornyn is the pits. I can’t believe our state just reelected him.

  5. justlen 20 January 2009 at 3:52 pm #

    THe most touching moment of the inauguration so far for me was during the troop review when Obama tried to shake the officer’s hand and the officer stepped back and saluted him.

    Not sure if it was a moment of humility or one of gravity at his new responsibilities, but I thought it was poignant.

  6. Betsy 20 January 2009 at 3:53 pm #

    President and Mrs Obama are walking now. How great is that. Look at that smile.

  7. Betsy 20 January 2009 at 3:55 pm #

    First time since Carter. Can you imagine the poor SS they are probably going nuts.

  8. Betsy 20 January 2009 at 3:57 pm #

    I agree justlen that was very touching. But didn’t Michelle give the officer a kiss on the cheek? I thought she did. They are sooo in touch with people.

  9. GeoT 20 January 2009 at 3:58 pm #

    Not sure if it was a moment of humility or one of gravity at his new responsibilities, but I
    thought it was poignant.
    justlen | 01.20.2009 – 3:52 pm | #

    Brokaw mentioned that, said Obama will have to get used to the new protocol.

  10. GeoT 20 January 2009 at 3:59 pm #

    President and Mrs Obama are walking now. How great is that. Look at that smile.
    Betsy | 01.20.2009 – 3:53 pm | #

    so cool! NBC just went to Andrea Mitchell on “flatbed one” :=)

  11. Betsy 20 January 2009 at 4:06 pm #

    I’m having a hard time watching and tending to my parrot who broke his top beak off yesterday, and of course posting here. LOL

  12. Betsy 20 January 2009 at 4:21 pm #

    Al Roker just yelled at Obama and he yelled back at him that it was warm. LOL How neat is that. Will the WH ever be the same again. That’s KO’s line, but a good one.

  13. Audiegrl 20 January 2009 at 4:24 pm #

    Betsy | 01.20.2009 – 4:21 pm | #

    Al said earlier that he was going to try to interview Obama on the parade route, but that he expected to be ignored by the first Af-Am President, just like he has been ignored by all the others for the last 12 years.

    So just the fact that Obama spoke to him, is a big win for Al. LOL :-)

  14. Betsy 20 January 2009 at 4:38 pm #

    AG, I think that we are in for a great ride. I believe this country will be back, and we have a President that is warm and friendly to ALL!!!

  15. Audiegrl 20 January 2009 at 4:42 pm #

    Betsy | 01.20.2009 – 4:38 pm | #

    I do too! I don’t think Washington is ready for the Obamas. It should be a great adventure for all of us. :-)

  16. GeoT 20 January 2009 at 5:13 pm #

    Glenn Beck actually interviewing someone about the evils of liberalism during the inauguration parade… and Ari Fleischer had to enlighten him that the Inauguration is not payed for by taxpayers.

  17. GeoT 20 January 2009 at 5:15 pm #

    Senate Confirms Six Obama Cabinet Picks — Clinton Not Included

    The six, per CBS News Capitol Hill reporter John Nolen, are Energy Secretaru Steven Chu; Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Homeland Security Director Janet Napolitano; Secretary Of The Interior Ken Salazar, Veterans Affairs Dierector Gen. Eric Shinseki; and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

    http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/01/20/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry4739480.shtml

  18. GeoT 20 January 2009 at 5:16 pm #

    A floor vote on Clinton, as we reported earlier, was blocked by Republican John Cornyn of Texas. Her nomination will be on the Senate Floor tomorrow, and three hours of debate are scheduled.

    The former first lady is expected to be confirmed easily.

  19. justlen 20 January 2009 at 5:20 pm #

    Cornyn just made the first entry in Emmanuel’s little black book.