On the recordMarch 6, 2013
I enter a motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the Halligan nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is entered. Vote Explanation <bullet> Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I could not participate in the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Calendar No. 13, Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be U.S. circuit judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Had I voted, I would have voted nay. Ms. Halligan has consistently espoused extremist positions on well- settled areas of the law including second amendment rights, abortion, and terrorist detention. I believe that Ms. Halligan's demonstrated propensity for judicial activism disqualifies her for the Federal bench where a judge must impartially apply the law.<bullet> ____________________
