Kavanaugh cloture vote count: Here’s how senators voted

Senators today cast a key procedural vote that allowed the Senate to move forward on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination. His nomination, which was once seen as an almost sure bet, has become seeped in drama after several women came forward and accused the nominee of sexual misconduct more than 30 years ago. The full floor vote is expected Saturday afternoon.

Two senators broke with party lines. Republican Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted not to advance the nominee. Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia voted in favor.