Political Quotes

“On this vote, I have a pair with the junior Senator from New Mexico, Mr. Lujan. If he were present and voting, he would vote yea. If I were permitted to vote, I would vote nay. I, therefore, withdraw my vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Sinema). On this vote, the yeas are 50, the nays are 46, and one Senator responded ``present.'' The nomination was confirmed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table, and the President will be immediately notified of the Senate's action. ____________________”