Word: voting
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Lloyd Bentsen of Texas became the third Democrat to endorse Tower's confirmation, but his speech was followed by a declaration of opposition from Bennett Johnston of Louisiana, who had been lobbied hard by the Bush administration as a potential pro-Tower vote...
Despite Bentsen's pledge of support, Mitchell repeated his claim that the full Senate will reject the nomination, and he led a chorus of Democrats who called for a quick vote to end the rancorous debate that dragged on for the fifth...
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell (D-Maine) flatly predicted the nomination would be rejected when it came to a vote, which he said he hoped would take place this week...
...believe that when the vote occurs the nomination will be rejected and it is obvious if the Republicans had the votes they would now be demanding the vote take place," Mitchell told reporters...
Mitchell said also that he wants a confirmation vote soon, "certainly this week," although Republicans have spoken of prolonging debate through Easter...