[i_robot73]

And what made anyone think this would be different? Especially after the (what was it) 3 against traitor Kerry as SoS?

These assholes would be confirming Castro if dumbo nominated him to any cabinet position.

[88keys]

If it is indeed true that all the GOP committee Senators voted against Hagel's progressing to the full Senate confirmation hearings, then this is a good thing.

The committee GOP'ers were outnumbered, plain and simple, with no recourse to "block", "put a hold" or "filibuster" the nomination.

With-holding (sic) judgement until we see what the full Senate votes here...IMHO, there's a good chance Hagel will get thus far and no further, but we'll have to wait and see if any take the opportunity...