To reiterate, today we filed a cloture motion on the nomination of Judge Alito. The cloture vote will be 4:30 on Monday. We will have some more debate time on Monday. I believe we have provided plenty of time for debate on the nomination. I hope and expect cloture will be invoked and that we will proceed to a vote on the confirmation of Samuel Alito on Tuesday at 11 a.m. ____________________
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