congressman, republican congressman, ryan zinke, a republican, i repeat, published an editorial in missoulaone of the largest newspapers in the state urging the republican leader to give the president's nominee all due consideration. i quote what he said, republican senator from montana, it's unfortunate that partisanship took over their conversation before the justice was laid to rest. partisan bickering and demands to ignore the constitution that unfolded after scalia's death is an affront to his legacy. scalia dedicated his life to be serving the constitution. it is time for the senate to honor that service and carry out their constitutionality, mandated duty to advice and consent. the constitution reigns supreme. my colleagues in the senate have an obligation to advice the president on nominees." close quote. so i urge others to look at what the congressman from montana said, what the senior senator from maine said, what governor christie said. i agree with them. the constitution reigns supreme, simply in saying do your job among other things. there is no question what the constitution