Kavanaugh Vote: Here’s The Latest On The ‘Undecided’ Senators

FALSE ALARM. Late last night, there was word that Republican Sen. Cory Gardner (Colorado) was undecided on Kavanaugh. His spokesman, Casey Contres, said Gardner wanted to finish reading the FBI report before making his final decision.

Well, he has, and the report didn’t change his mind. He’s still supporting him.

New statement: “Senator Gardner has been supportive of Judge Kavanaugh throughout the nomination. He had the opportunity to review the FBI report tonight. Nothing in the report changed his mind and he remains supportive of Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination.”

— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) October 5, 2018

At this point, we’re really waiting to hear word from Murkowski, Collins, Manchin and Flake. POLITICO’s congressional reporter, Burgess Everett, has a bit of info.

Republicans think they have the votes for Kavanaugh after Flake, Collins and Murkowski viewed FBI report. All but guaranteeing a win now
⁦@eschor⁩ https://t.co/YWCyntvjML

— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) October 4, 2018

Wrinkle: at least two of the undecideds aren’t expected to announce until right before the procedural vote tomorrow. Will be an interesting Friday morning

— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) October 4, 2018

I’m told by a person quite close to Flake that he’s not being dramatic just reading the FBI report. A senator who was observing him in briefing room said he thinks Flake will be for Kavanaugh given the questions he was asking. But Flake not giving anything away publicly

— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) October 4, 2018

.@SteveDaines's attendance at his daughter's wedding on Saturday is not going to stop Brett Kavanaugh. Would only matter if tomorrow's vote is tied, and if they need him they can hold vote open for HOURS https://t.co/YWCyntvjML

— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) October 5, 2018

THANK GOD. I was concerned about that.

Word has it Manchin is still undecided.

.@JoeManchinWV is still undecided on Kavanaugh. Says he won’t make up his mind until he goes onto Senate floor for cloture vote at 10:30

— John Bresnahan (@BresPolitico) October 5, 2018

The cloture vote is happening within the hour. Stay tuned!