It does not matter who makes the Point of Order from the floor that Rule XXII (cloture of debate to end a filibuster) cannot apply to a judicial confirmation debate. The critical player is not the Senator who makes the objection. It is Majority Leader Frist, who has to count the noses and make absolutely certain that the Ruling from the Chair on that Point of Order WILL BE UPHELD.
The only thing worse than not attempting to restore the confirmation of judges to its judicial parameters, is to attempt it and FAIL.
Billybob