the question is: is it the sense of the senate that debate on the nomination of michelle t. freidland of california to be united states circuit judge of the ninth circuit, shall be brought to a close? the yeas and nays are mandatory under the rule. the clerk will call the roll. vote: vote: the presiding officer: any senators wishing to vote or change their vote? if not, the ayes are 56. the nays are 41. the motion to invoke cloture is agreed to. mr. cornyn: mr. president? the presiding officer: the republican whip. mr. cornyn: thank you, mr. president. mr. president, could we have order in the chamber? the presiding officer: the senate will be in order. mr. cornyn: mr. president, i want to start today by making an obvious point, that every member of the united states senate is dedicated to helping law enforcement officials get dangerous criminals off the street and deliver justice to victims of sexual assault -- every one of us. as we mark national crime victims' rights week and national sexual asiewl assault awareness month, let's all keep that in mind. ten years ago i was proud to j