Political Quotes

“Carper votes no. The VICE PRESIDENT. As a reminder to our guests in the gallery, expressions of approval or disapproval are not permitted in the Senate gallery. On this vote, the ayes are 50, the nays are 48. The nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, is confirmed. The majority leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. (Disturbance in the Visitors' Galleries.) The VICE PRESIDENT. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. McCONNELL. I suggest the absence of a quorum. (Disturbance in the Visitors' Galleries.) The VICE PRESIDENT. The Sergeant at Arms will restore order in the Gallery. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. (Disturbance in the Visitors' Galleries.) Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”