Saturday, January 23, 2010

How the Bernanke Vote Is Stacking Up


Will Ben Bernanke get confirmed for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman? He will need 60 votes in the Senate. It is going to be very close.

Huffington Post has the vote this way:

18 votes in favor of his confirmation
12 votes against his confirmation
16 uncommitted votes
54 unavailable for tally

The Wall Street Journal has the vote this way:

26 votes in favor of his confirmation
15 votes against confirmation
21 uncomitted votes
33 unavailable for tally

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