Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Labor & Employment Law Blogs -> Ross' Employment Law Blog
(866) 635-2689 for Personal Injury or (866) 635-9402 for Criminal Defense
Find a Local Lawyer
Divorce (866) 635-6190
Personal Injury (866) 635-2689
Criminal Defense (866) 635-9402
Labor & Employment Law
: Ross' Employment Law BlogBecker: Filibuster blocks vote
The Senate voted 52-33 on a cloture motion on February 9, short of the 60 needed to end debate.
Therefore, no action was taken on the re-nomination of Craig Becker to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board.
As a practical matter, this ends the process in the Senate.
A recess appointment by the President is a possibility.
Meanwhile, the NLRB continues to operate with two Members, and two other nomination are pending in the Senate.
Full post as published by Ross' Employment Law Blog on February 13, 2010 (boomark / email).
Becker County
Faces Civil Rights Class Action by Inmates and their Attorneys

Senate Dem. Nelson Joins Republican Filibuster Against Obamas NLRB Choice
Patricia Smith One Step Closer to Confirmation as Solicitor of Labor
BLUE ON BLUE: Ben Nelson To Filibuster Becker for NLRB.
Shelby Lifts Blanket Hold On Obama Nominees
No Republicans Whined When Bush Made 171 Recess Appointments








