. >> reporter: west virginia's joe marcin agreed, another crucial vote. >> mr.in -- >> when joe marcin, the only democratic senator to break with his side and side with republicans, when he announced he was a yes, in front of his office -- >> shame, shame, shame! >> it was flooded with protesters. the senator trying to explain his decision to us reporters -- >> i believe dr. ford -- >> then why -- >> but he was drowned out and ultimately chased out by those who oppose his decision. >> republican lisa murkowski also broke ranks tonight announcing she will not vote for kavanaugh. >> i could not conclude that he is the right person for the court at this time. >> reporter: a group of native alaskan women who came to rally against kavanaugh say even though he'll likely be confirmed, their senator did the right thing. >> our opinions about who should be sitting on the supreme court count. they count to the senator and that she listens to her constituents. >> reporter: one place where today's vote definitely received a positive response, the white house. >> it's obviou