But the president also reiterated his support for Kavanaugh's nomination. Joe Donnelly of Indiana, who voted to confirm right-leaning Justice Neil Gorsuch last year, said he had "deep reservations about Judge Kavanaugh's nomination to this lifetime position." The sand is running through Judge Kavanaugh's hourglass, and I pledge to do whatever I can do to make sure the truth of his conduct is ultimately determined. - Democratic Sen. Sheldon WhitehouseBefore Flake's appeal Republicans had hoped a procedural vote could occur over the weekend, with a full 100-member Senate vote as early as Tuesday. After the committee vote time was established on Friday morning, Democrats Kamala Harris, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Mazie Hirono of Hawai left the session room in protest.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2018 10:59 UTC