Original sentence: Bush, but as of 7 June 2005 his nomination has yet to be confirmed by the Senate.Democrats have threatened to filibuster the nomination vote.Following the confirmation hearings, Republican support for the nomination has waned somewhat, with the most vocal Republican critic, Ohio Senator George V.Initially, Bolton's nomination received strong support from Republicans but heavy opposition by Democrats.On 7 March 2005 he was nominated to the post of US Ambassador to the United Nations by President George W.Voinovich  circulating a letter urging his Republican colleagues to oppose the nomination
Edited sentence: After strong initial support from Republicans but heavy opposition by Democrats, Bolton has steadily lost support from Republicans.Democrats have threatened to filibuster his vote, and the vote has now been delayed until at least May 31, 2005, after the Memorial Day long weekend.In fact, Senator George V.On 7 March 2005 he was nominated as US Ambassador to the United Nations, but as of 26 May his nomination has yet to be confirmed by the Senate.Voinovich (R-Ohio) circulated a letter urging his Republican colleagues not to vote for Bolton