OriginalSinner
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BREAKING: #SenDianne Feinstein hast told #ChuckSchumer to "temporarily" replace her with another #Democrat on the #JudiciaryCommittee until she recovers from her medical situation.

If anything happens to her, we'll have another #rgb situation on our hands.

Do something #Democrats .
12:36 PM - Apr 13, 2023
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Alexsandra Stewart
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In response to OriginalSinner.
I’m pretty sure that, except for the Supreme Court, judges, once out of committee, are approved with a simple majority. The Dems hold the majority in both the Judiciary Committee and the Senate.
12:45 PM - Apr 13, 2023
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J. Hansen
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Dems = 11 Judiciary Comm members, Reps = 10.

Feinstein's absence means a possible tie vote (10-10) which means full Senate has to vote to discharge the candidate out of committee (not a safe bet, esp w her out).

Plus, her absence delays other judiciary nominees moving forward in committee.
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01:20 PM - Apr 13, 2023
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Alexsandra Stewart
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In response to J. Hansen.
But doesn't appointing a temporary member diminish that concern?
01:57 PM - Apr 13, 2023
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J. Hansen
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In response to Alexsandra Stewart.
Yes, absolutely - for the Judiciary Committee. But she also sits on the Select Committee on Intelligence (8D-7R); the Committee on Appropriations; and the Committee on Rules and Admin (D8-R7). And then there are all the other votes on legislation, etc.
07:02 PM - Apr 13, 2023
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