Sessions told CQ's Bart Jansen that Leahy took to the floor to announce the hearing will begin July 13 without first speaking with him.
Sessions said Leahy left a message at Sessions' office while he was attending a military funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. When Sessions called back, he missed Leahy.
So instead of learning the date first-hand, Sessions said he learned it from media reports.
Sessions said. "We just missed phone calls. I have not been consulted on the date."
Sessions voiced surprise at the schedule. "That's a very rushed time frame and I don't think it's necessary," said Sessions, R-Ala. "I am really a bit disappointed."
Leahy said he informed both Obama and Sessions in advance, but ultimately it was up to him.
"I had to make the decision, and I did," Leahy said after speaking on the floor.
Leahy had previously made some effort to foster goodwill since Sessions replaced Arlen Specter as top Republican. Leahy announced he intended to split additional funds for preparing for the nomination equally between the majority and minority staffs.
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