Summary: Senate Panel Approves Mukasey

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 | 10:15 a.m.

MOVING FORWARD: The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced Michael Mukasey's nomination for attorney general to the Senate floor.

PROMISES: The 11-8 vote came only after two key Democrats accepted his assurance to enforce any law Congress might enact against waterboarding.

KEEP PACE: The White House and Senate Republicans called for a swift confirmation, which is now virtually assured.