they want to vote. >> hold on, senator cornyn, the number 2 republican, walking out. let's see what he says. >> well, we're going to go meet. the republican conference is going to meet about 7:15 and see where we are, but the plan is still to have a markup tomorrow morning. >> do you think that he can pass out of committee? are you confident that you have the votes? >> well, i'm optimistic. i thought the judge did well. we gave dr. ford a chance to have her say and i think it's time to vote. the longer that the nomination remains open, we know that more and more of these scurilous allegations will be made. that's part of the search and destroy process that's an embarrassment to the senate. >> senator flake said you'll never move beyond doubt -- >> so you heard john cornyn