Minnesota Supreme Court Rules for Al Franken; Coleman news conference at 4:15 CDT

Coleman is expected to concede at that time.

This gives Democrats 60 senators and a filibuster proof majority as President Obama's Supreme Court pick comes before the body for confirmation.

Minneapolis Star Tribune reports:

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled today that Democrat Al Franken won the U.S. Senate election and said he is entitled to an election certificate that would lead to him being seated in the Senate.

"Affirmed," wrote the Supreme Court, unanimously rejecting Republican Norm Coleman's claims that inconsistent practices by local elections officials and wrong decisions by a lower court had denied him victory.

"Al Franken received the highest number of votes legally cast and is entitled [under Minnesota law] to receive the certificate of election as United States Senator from the State of Minnesota," the court wrote.

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