On Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans blocked a no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Monday. But more than a majority of the Senate indicated that they no longer had confidence in the attorney general. This is Democratic Senator Charles Schumer from New York.

Sen. Schumer: There is no liberal or conservative or Democratic or Republican position on the attorney general’s lack of independence or commitment to rule of law. It is virtually unanimous.”

Seven Republicans, including Arlen Specter, joined Democrats in allowing the vote to go forward. But the Democrats failed to get the needed 60 votes to end debate and have the vote take place. Independent Joseph Lieberman voted with the Republicans. President Bush said he still has confidence in Gonzales.

President Bush: “They can try to have their vote of no confidence, but it’s not going to determine — make the determination, who serves in my government.”