9th Circuit

Breaking: Goodwin Liu Still ‘Busted

Reports indicate that cloture has not been invoked for Goodwin Liu’s nomination to the Ninth Circuit. That means the filibuster is still on. That means he’s going to be a law professor, not a judge (at least until the next election cycle). Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), and the totally [curse words] Ben […]

By Elie Mystal on May 19, 2011 2:25 pm

Reports indicate that cloture has not been invoked for Goodwin Liu’s nomination to the Ninth Circuit. That means the filibuster is still on. That means he’s going to be a law professor, not a judge (at least until the next election cycle).

Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), and the totally [curse words] Ben Nelson (Something – NE) all voted against Liu. Game, set, match.

Maybe Goodwin Liu and Miguel Estrada should start a support group.

UPDATE (2:40 PM): The vote to end debate failed, 52-43; 60 votes were required.

Senate votes on cloture for Goodwin Liu confirmation [Daily Kos]