Senate Votes To Move Forward Kavanaugh Confirmation Vote By Narrow 51-49 Margin (REACTION)

Judge Brett Kavanaugh will get a final Senate floor vote, after enough senators voted to advance his nomination Friday. The final vote was 51 to 49. This vote invoked "cloture" which means there will be no more debating or filibustering to prevent a vote from happening.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, one of four undecided key senators, voted against advancing Kavanaugh in a procedural vote, while Sens. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, voted to advance his nomination. That does not necessarily mean those senators will vote the same way in a final vote, the timing of which has yet to be announced.

The vote comes amid allegations of sexual misconduct and intense protests that have divided the nation. The first floor vote on Kavanaugh Friday took place one day after Republicans and Democrats reviewed the FBI report detailing interviews about allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against the nominee. Republicans can only afford to lose one Republican, if all Democrats vote against Kavanaugh -- but Manchin's support in the first floor vote indicates that might change.

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[peter-johndejong]

A great judge that drinks a beer now and then

[nilpointfive]

Uh oh, the celebrities aren’t going to be happy about this, it would be a shame if more of them get arrested for throwing tantrums where adults work.

[eriks.lundestad]

They cant put him at a crime scene. No place, no time. No crime !

[muttiiier]

confirm. FACTS not emotion's. That's our law in the USA

[zuzumontague]

Update: Susan Collins is voting "Yes" on Kavanaugh!!!

[bipi]

About damn time!!! Hopefully Judge Kavanaugh doesn't forget who his friends are like rino Justice roberts.

[zuzumontague]

Update: Joe Manchin is officially voting "Yes" on Kavanaugh.

[javiervasquez]

A man accuse of sexual assault, is believe to be guilty even though there is zero evidence his guilty of it. Now this innocent man is being crucify as the poster child for all the man who have assaulted women, and being treaty as if his crucification will lead to the righting of all sexual assaults. Despicable, the man is innocent, stop projecting your anger against an innocent man.

[heribertofernandez]

Good info. Like always agree with everything you say! MAGA

[canny]

I was not originally 100% in favor of Brett Kavanaugh b/c he supported a couple of things that I did not agree with. But now that he's been demonized, maligned, and identity-politicked in such a disgraceful way, I want his nomination to go forward 100%.

[Camia-nbzy]

So basically the Democratic Senator from West Virginia is the only one voting the way his constituents want and not the way he wants. You know, what he is supposed to do.

[farrelvincent]

P.S. If Manchin wins in November, he should jump ship to the GOP. He'd be treated like a rock star! :)

[Miykael]

#TermLimits. I hate this voting on something just to get elected instead of principles

[azulgt]

This Merkowski is not trust worthy. She needs to get primaried.

[soapbxprod]

Term limits NOW! No more career politicians! Love you ABL. You are the coolest cat ever.

[veronicalake]

I have watched Brett Kavanaugh way back when I was in High School.!
I watched Kavanaugh He would be on the News Sometimes as I graduated & always keep watch on politics.!
I New he would get into Supreme Court Office Someday & He Still Is.! 🇺🇸😊👍🏼

[groundzero]

Confirmed ...There is absolutely no evidence. Why is this an issue ?! ...frustrating

[amona]

Then they will vote, just to vote. Then they will vote to vote. Then to vote. Then to vote. Then they will vote. And then, they will vote. To vote. And then vote. After they vote, voting is what they vote for. To vote, will mean they will vote. Vote vote vote, then vote somemore. And then, they vote. So dont forget to vote, because they will vote. You know, after they vote. So vote. After they vote. Vote.

[thetigress]

Amen to that! Im praying that he gets the votes because he will be a huge asset to the supreme court. Also this will be a big F you for the "Me Too" movement. These lowdown women will see that their bs will not work this time!!!

[chinocordoba]

Want to have good men and women run for public office? Hold those who falsely accuse or smear a persons character WITHOUT PROOF, just because you don't like who suggested them, accountable for their actions. Anyone and everyone, doesn't matter what "side" you're on or what position you hold. Plain and simple..!!