Chuck Schumer: “Yes, there was a vote on Mr. Rutledge--after he revealed his views on the Jay Treaty and other issues. Of course, we…”

“Yes, there was a vote on Mr. Rutledge--after he revealed his views on the Jay Treaty and other issues. Of course, we should have a vote on Miguel Estrada. I don't disagree with that. But not until we know how he feels on the vital issues of the day. How does he feel about the first amendment? How does he feel about the commerce clause? Does he believe, like some on the bench, that the commerce clause has been expanded too broadly and we ought to go back to regulation by the 50 States? I have no idea, I say to my friend from Virginia. I have no idea of how he feels.”