@jonathanweisman Is John Tower the last failed defense nominee?
Senate Armed Services sets Jan. 31 confirmation hearing for Hagel. Once it gets to that pt, defeat of cabinet nominee extremely rare.
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@jedlewison Tower was the last nominee defeated period. Others withdrawn but no votes rare. http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Nominations.htm#10 …
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