Bolton's Supporters Fail to Cut Off Senate Debate - New York Times: "- Senate supporters of John R. Bolton failed this evening to gain a vote on his confirmation to be United Nations ambassador, as Mr. Bolton's opponents mustered enough backing to keep the debate over his candidacy alive.

The vote was 56 to 42 to shut off debate, or invoke cloture, but 60 were needed under Senate rules to stop the debate and move to a confirmation vote.

The Senate Republican majority leader, Bill Frist of Tennessee, said the Senate would vote again on June 7, after the lawmakers return from their Memorial Day recess."

(Via NY Times.)