| This vote was on the confirmation of John Ashcroft to serve as U.S. attorney general the position responsible for enforcing all federal laws, including those that protect the environment and public health. Public Citizen opposed Ashcrofts confirmation for his record of insensitivity to the rights of women and minorities; for his votes against all major environmental bills and amendments during the last four years he was a senator from Missouri; and his abysmal record on civil rights and civil liberties. Confirmed 58 Yea to 42 Nay. |