Collins, a rare GOP defender of Obamacare, cited in her statement announcing her decision Readler's role in the case as reason for opposing him. Readler faces a key procedural vote at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday when Republicans will try to break a Democratic filibuster of him. It's not clear if any other GOP senators will join her in opposing Readler. When Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the Republican whip, was asked if Republicans would hold together to advance the nominee, he replied, "hopefully we'll have enough."

Source: CNN March 05, 2019 17:27 UTC