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Yesterday we asked how New Mexico’s senior senator would vote on Sen. Joe Lieberman’s fate. It turns out Jeff Bingaman voted along with most of his peers for a partial rebuke of Lieberman — but for Lieberman to keep his gavel as Homeland Security Committee chairman.
Albuquerque blogger and radio reporter Peter St. Cyr received a statement from Bingaman’s office on the vote:
I voted for that resolution, and I believe its adoption was an appropriate outcome. It also has the benefit of allowing the caucus to move forward on preparing for our legislative priorities as well as planning to help the new president advance his agenda. With Sen. Lieberman remaining as a member of the Democratic caucus, we are one vote closer to having a 60-vote threshold required to pass legislation and get things done for the country.
Earlier today, it was reported that Tom Udall not only voted to keep Lieberman as chairman of the Homeland Security committee, but also spoke on Lieberman’s behalf.
Talking Points Memo reports that Hillary Clinton voted to keep Lieberman as chair of the caucus. The vote was by secret ballot, but the following votes have been reported:
For: Senators Clinton, Kerry, Durbin, Tom Udall, and Cardin.
Against: Senators Leahy and Sanders.
Leahy and Sanders were reportedly the only senators to speak against Lieberman.
In a phone interview with TPM, DNC Chairman Howard Dean backed the senators’ decision.
