Sen. Chuck Schumer’s vote of no-confidence on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales failed last night, but he said his investigation into the embattled cabinet member will continue.
Schumer (D-N.Y.) was a chief proponent of the vote of no confidence, which was blocked by Republicans in a 53-30 Senate vote, seven short of the 60 votes needed to bring it to full debate.
"The investigation into the U.S. Attorney firings continues," Schumer said today. "It's imperative that we hear from White House officials."
Those officials would include presidential adviser Karl Rove and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers, among others, according to Schumer’s office.
Aaron Cahall