Saxby Chambliss: “I join with my colleague Senator Isakson in recommending that all of our colleagues vote for all three of these judges…”

“I join with my colleague Senator Isakson in recommending that all of our colleagues vote for all three of these judges: Judge Eleanor Ross, Judge Mark Cohen, and Judge Leslie Abrams-- or future judges in all three cases. They are excellent candidates. I particularly wish to commend Senator Leahy for working closely with us, the President for being willing to sit down and discuss our judicial nominations, and particularly former White House Counsel Kathy Ruemmler. We would not be here today if Kathy had not demonstrated great legal skills in working this package and putting this package together. I encourage all my colleagues to vote in favor of all three of these judges. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The minority leader. Keystone Pipeline Mr. McCONNELL. I would point out to my colleagues in the Senate that consideration of the Keystone Pipeline will be very early in the next session of the Senate, of the Congress, and I congratulate Senator Hoeven for his good work on this issue. Vote on Abrams Nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order the question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Leslie Joyce Abrams, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia?”