The Constitution says Senate rules are for proceeding not interfering.... Mitch.

[pwb]

Article 1 Section 5

Each house may determine the rules of its PROCEEDINGS, Punish its members for disorderly behavior and with the concurrence of two thirds, expel a member.

Rules are for Proceeding Mitch not Interference.

[guillaumeb]

1. What does the same Constitution say about the right of the President to have

hearings for a SCOTUS nominee?

[AncientGeezer]

2. It doesn't say anything about "a right..to have hearings"

[guillaumeb]

3. No, but advise and consent has always meant hearings.

Except when McConnell finds it inconvenient.

[AncientGeezer]

4. Not really..I believe they didn't start until 1916ish

[guillaumeb]

5. Accepted.

So, for he last 103 years....