Hayden Approved In Senate Committee

May 24th, 2006 by Peter Slutsky

Michael Hayden

The Baltimore Sun:

The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence approved the nomination of Air Force Gen. Michael V. Hayden to be the next director of the CIA yesterday, clearing the way for him to win confirmation before the end of the week.

In a closed session, the committee voted 12-3, with all eight Republicans and four of seven Democrats supporting him, to send Hayden’s nomination to the full Senate for a final vote.

Who voted no???:

Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN)
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI)

High-five to you, Senators!

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  • Madorsky
    Once again, my Senator, Russ Feingold, stands up for what's right.

    Once again, Indiana's Senator, Evan Bayh, shows he wants to be the Democratic nominee for President in 2008.

    Once again, Ron Wyden...well, he's still Ron Wyden, but thanks for your vote!
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