the survivor. dramatic moment where the protests are, in large part, colored his whole consideration up here on capitol hill. that aside, this story will end in the math. that is where republicans up here on capitol hill feel very confident tonight. their mood is very upbeat, especially after those comments by senator collins, senator flake. republicans very happy with the tone, saying it gives us a key window into their mind-set likely one day before this vote. the whole thing is a sham. reporter: with tensions on capitol hill boiling over as brett kavanaugh s fate hangs in the office. why don t we dunk in the water and see if he floats. reporter: significant reactions coming from two key senators after viewing that fbi report today? senator susan collins telling cnn it appears to be a very thorough investigation, adding, i ve not yet finished going through all the materials. senator jeff flake saying the