I just spoke with Senator Voinovich’s office about his promise of a “no” vote at yesterday’s Bolton hearing. I asked if Voinovich’s move yesterday signaled that he has ruled out voting against Bolton, “This is not a ‘no’ vote,” I was told.

“The senator went into yesterday’s hearing prepared to vote for Bolton. This is more of a process thing. It needs to be discussed at the committee level rather than on a floor vote. That’s what the committee is for.”