Key Vote: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of James Michael Cole, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Attorney General

Cloture Motion; James M. Cole to be Deputy Attorney General

- Vote Rejected (50-40, 10 Not Voting)

The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to end debate and move to a final vote on the nomination of James M. Cole to be deputy attorney general. Cole was given a recess appointment in December 2010.

Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. Marco Rubio voted NO