The Senate on Thursday confirmed to the bench a gay judicial nominee whom Republicans had held up for four months from receiving a floor vote along with other appointees.Michael Fitzgerald, whom President Obama nominated for a seat on the U.S. District Court of Central California in July, was approved by a vote of 91-6. A simple majority was required for confirmation. Among the senators voting “no” were Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Jim DeMint (R-S.C.).
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