John McCain To The Rescue As Senate Deal Breaks Nominee Logjam

McCain To The Rescue!
Senator John McCain (L) speaks during a press conference as Senator Lindsey Graham (unseen) listens on, in Jerusalem, on June 30 2013. Senators McCain and Graham are visiting Israel as part of their latest trip throughout the Middle East. Prior to the press conference, they met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. AFP PHOTO/MENAHEM KAHANA (Photo credit should read MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP/Getty Images)
Senator John McCain (L) speaks during a press conference as Senator Lindsey Graham (unseen) listens on, in Jerusalem, on June 30 2013. Senators McCain and Graham are visiting Israel as part of their latest trip throughout the Middle East. Prior to the press conference, they met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. AFP PHOTO/MENAHEM KAHANA (Photo credit should read MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP/Getty Images)

With a deal to allow votes on five of seven presidential nominees stalled by Republican filibuster threats, the Senate pulled back from the brink.

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