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GOP Caucus Turns Its Back On Mike Lee’s Obstructionist Tantrum | Yesterday, the Senate voted 90 to 6 to confirm Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo to a federal court in California. This vote is significant because it is a hopeful sign that Tea Party Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has become isolated even within his own caucus. Last month, Lee promised to wage a scorched earth campaign of obstructionism against President Obama’s nominees in retaliation for Obama’s decision to recess appoint four people to protect workers and consumers. Although Lee reiterated his plans to continue this tantrum before Bencivengo’s confirmation vote, 37 of his fellow Republicans broke with the Tea Party extremist.