Senate vote on Bolton delayed

By Tom Strode - Jun 15, 2005 -

John Bolton, the President’s nominee as United Nations ambassador, continues to await a confirmation vote.

That vote may take place early the week of June 13-17, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said June 9, according to The Washington Post. Senate Democrats, who blocked a confirmation vote May 26, plan to continue the effort by means of a filibuster, The Post reported.

Three Democrats joined 53 Republicans in voting to end debate and bring Bolton’s nomination up for a vote in May, but they fell short of the minimum of 60 required to shut down a filibuster.

Democrats said they used the delaying strategy in order to gain information on Bolton the White House has refused to release, The Post reported.

Bolton’s nomination has drawn opposition from most Senate Democrats, but conservatives welcomed the move, agreeing with the nominee’s strong stance for the spread of democracy and for U.N. reform.

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