At Least Nine Dems Will Vote Against Kerry's Filibuster

At least nine Senate Democrats will vote to end Kerry's filibuster against judge Alito's confirmation.

In addition to the three Democrats who say they will vote for Judge Alito's confirmation - Byrd, Johnson and Ben Nelson, Bloomberg reports  Democrats Landrieu, Pryor, Conrad, Feinstein and Salazar have said they oppose using a filibuster to block a Senate vote.

Senator Akaka has also said he won't support a filibuster against Alito's confirmation.

California Yankee continues to track Senators' positions on Alito's confirmation here.