Senator Grassley was the first yes vote today.
On November 14, 2012, President Barack Obama nominated Gonzales to serve as a United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, to the seat vacated by Judge Bruce D. Black who took senior status on October 1, 2012. On January 2, 2013, his nomination was returned to the President, due to the adjournment sine die of the Senate.
On January 3, 2013, he was renominated to the same office. His nomination was reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 11, 2013, by voice vote. On June 17, 2013, the Senate confirmed his nomination by a vote of 89 ayes to 0 nays. He is currently awaiting his commission.
I saw Senator Johnson show up in his power wheel chair. But, I didn't know who the Senator with the quad cane was. It looked as though Senator Warren receives a warm welcome by her peers.
