Lincoln Chafee learned today that he won what may be his final political battle as a United States senator.

With less than a month to go in his congressional career, the senator learned today that his efforts to block the confirmation of John Bolton as United Nations' ambassador have been successful.

Chafee broke ranks with his Republican counterparts on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee earlier this year to stall the nomination of Bolton, the controversial pick of President Bush.

After losing his position in the general election, Chafee released a statement indicating that he had no intention to vote for Bolton, meaning that if the nomination went to the full Senate, it would go without the recommendation of the Foreign Relations Committee.

Today, Bolton announced his resignation from the post, meaning that the new nominee will require the confirmation of the next Senate, in which Democrats will hold a majority, in January.

Today, Chafee released a statement on Bolton's departure.

"I have long believed that the go-it-alone philosophy that has driven this administration’s approach to international relations has damaged our leadership position in the world. Mr. Bolton did not demonstrate the kind of collaborative approach that I believe will be called for if we are to restore the United States’ position as the strongest country in a peaceful world," Chafee said.

"This would be an appropriate time to choose a nominee who has a proven ability to work with both sides of the political aisle, a history of building strong international relationships and a reputation of respect for the institution of the United Nations."

Bush issued a statement today condemning Republicans, like Chafee, who opposed Bolton.

"They chose to obstruct his confirmation, even though he enjoys majority support in the Senate, and even though their tactics will disrupt our diplomatic work at a sensitive and important time," Bush said. "This stubborn obstructionism ill serves our country."