Eleanor Laing, the Conservative MP for Epping Forest, raised the issue in a Ten Minute Rule Bill at the House of Commons on Wednesday.

BBC: Epping MP Eleanor Laing calls for Magna Carta holiday

"Based on several key assurances provided by Senator Hagel, I am currently prepared to vote for his confirmation, " Schumer said the day after a 90-minute meeting with Hagel at the White House.

NPR: Schumer, Boxer To Back Hagel For Pentagon's Job

The Obama administration has come close to apologizing to Pakistan several times since Nov. 26 but White House and Pentagon officials changed their minds at the last minute, U.S. officials have said.

WSJ: U.S. Apologizes to Pakistan, Says Supply Routes to Reopen