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New York Mayor Bloomberg testifies during the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sotomayor on C Reuters – New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg testifies during the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing …

Everything in the Senate revolves around votes -- and there's one at 1 a.m. Friday EDT.

What that has to do with the Sotomayor hearing: It might continue into the night until all public witnesses have been heard because senators have to stick around anyway for the vote. Another reason: If at all possible, senators would like to head home Friday rather than sit in committee.

No decision on timing has been made, according to a knowledgeable person. So, once again, stay tuned.

-Laurie Kellman, AP reporter, Congress