I just heard on CNN's Fredricka Whitfield that because three of the Republicans

[Upthevibe]

tested positive for COVID19, McConnell is asking for an agreement to pushback floor activity for two weeks until Oct. 19 - a pause in legislative business on the senate floor. In order to get that agreement he needs to get the top Democrat - Chuck Schumer - to sign off on it. In order to get her out of committee, Tillis and Lee would need to be actually present. Without them there, if Dems. decide not to show up for the vote that puts her getting out of the committee in jeopardy because they need an actual quorum. They need a vote with at least more than 1/2 of the members on the committee to be present. Lauren Fox - Congressional Reporter.

I don't have a thread. This was just on Fredricka Whitfield's show. I was pausing and typing as I heard it.....

[LisaL]

1. Boy, RBG really does want a next president to select her replacement, doesn't she?

I sure hope she gets her wish.

[underpants]

2. 😳

[LisaL]

7. I'd watch it.

Sounds like an interesting scenario.

[Srkdqltr]

14. Perfect

[ananda]

27. I know.

This is amazing!

[Jim__]

3. Gee. I can't imagine why Chuck Schumer wouldn't want to cooperate with Mitch McConnell.

Sure, Mitch, let's just continue down that ol' collegial Senate path.

[brush]

20. So am I understanding this correctly. Moscow Mitch wants to...

put off the SCOTUS hearing for two weeks until Oct. 19 so there can be a quorum, but if the Dems don't show up even then there won't be a quorum?

I say sure, Chuck, go ahead and agree. Repugs like to play dirty, we can too.

[Jim__]

26. The way I'm reading the OP, if Lee and Tillis are there, repubs alone can make a quorum.

It sounds like half + 1 of the committee makes a quorum.

[customerserviceguy]

36. If it comes down to that

I'd bet that Tillis and Lee will have themselves brought in on gurneys.

[Upthevibe]

39. Jim______

This is what the reporter said, "In order to get her (Amy Coney Barrett) out of committee, Tillis and Lee (who have tested positive for COVID19) would need to be actually present. Without them there, if Democrats decide not to show up for the vote, that puts her getting out of the committee in jeopardy because they need an actual quorum. They need a vote with at least more than 1/2 of the members on the committee to be present." Lauren Fox - Congressional Reporter on CNN's Fredricka Whitfield's show this morning (10/3/20).

I completely admit I'm not well versed on congressional committees, how they work, etc. I'm just posting what I heard. I hope there's something to this....

And what appears to be a MAJOR point in all of this is that Chuck Schumer can absolutely NOT sign an agreement with McConnell allowing him to manipulate the dates.

[Jim__]

40. Thanks. That is what I thought you said. - n/t

[Klaralven]

4. So there is a way to delay Senate action on the nomination. Thanks RBG.

[Budi]

10. RBG will decide who's worthy of her SC chair.

[idziak4ever1234]

5. I bet his eyes are bulging out of his head

more than usual.

[spanone]

6. Chuck, you know where to tell him to shove it.

[Budi]

8. Shut down the Senate until no one tests positive.

Now that they've jeopardized the entire Senate & we're only now seeing new cases each day, they need to close the doors

[getagrip_already]

9. they are rushing to hold virtual hearings......

although that would take a vote I believe.

And we all know how strictly they hold to prior comments so as not to appear hypocritical. They have pretty aggressively bashed virtual meetings and votes. Of course they will stay true to stated positions..... sigh.

[Upthevibe]

11. I just called Chuck Schumer's office in D.C.

and left a message. I don't know if that's an appropriate way to handle but it looks like now we may have something instead of having nothing before this....I'm nervous so I'm not expressing myself well....

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

12. pass the covid relief plan the house just passed and we can talk, moscow mitch.

ya stupid turtle.

[mercuryblues]

15. then pull a Mitch and say

what deal? I just said we'd talk, not make a deal.

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

16. it would serve them right but

i dont want our dems in the same building w ANY of these super spreaders.

[Duppers]

31. Exactly.

Think, if the situation were reversed how they'd most definitely take advantage.

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

35. and drool while they are doing it.

[Wellstone ruled]

13. Folks need only ask Harry Reid

and his senior Staffer about Moscow Mitch's credibility . Feces and Stench still lingers.

[DemUnleashed]

17. Oh yeah!

Oh yeah...the guy who told us that he wouldn't give Obama's guy a vote because it was an election year but doesn't care now that it's an election year so he could get his person through...that's the guy that we're supposed to play nice with??! No f*#kin' way!!!

I'm going to call Schumer's office as well

[Duppers]

32. +100

[Upthevibe]

41. DemUnleashed....

Schumer's # is 202-224-6542.....I'm still trying to get more information...

[Nevilledog]

18. The only acceptable answer is "Fuck off, Mitch"

[Upthevibe]

19. Nevilledog...

Absolutely. IMHO this is huge if it truly does mean what it seems to mean. If they can't get her out of committee they can't go to the floor.

[brush]

21. Wouldn't it be better to agree to put it off until the 19th...

then don't show up on the 19th—still no quorum for poor Moscow Mitch. They like to play dirty, we can too.

[Nevilledog]

24. Hmmm.

Guess we'll find out......we just can't roll over. I would ignore his calls completely.

[avebury]

28. What is the makeup of the committee?

If the Rethugs have at least one more person on the committee, if they can all show up they would have a quorum. Agreeing to the delay might give them time for the committee members with covid to heal enough to show up in person and vote because they could have their virtual hearings (buying more time) and then vote.

[brush]

30. I see. So if Schumer doesn't agree now they won't have a quorum...

but they might in two weeks. I guess it depends on Collins and Murkowsky to keep their word not to vote for it before the election and I doubt we can trust them to do what they said they'd do originally.

[avebury]

33. They need a quorum in order to have a vote in the committee.

As of right now, if the Democratic committee members don't show up for the vote, there is no quorum, no vote, and the nomination sinks.

By waiting, the two sick Senators might get well enough to show up. As long as the Rethugs have 1 more member on the committee then the Democrats, they will not need Democrats to achieve a quorum and they will be able to vote her out of committee and send it to the floor for a full vote.

If the Rethugs get it out of committee, as long as nobody else defects, he will have the votes to put her on the bench.

[brush]

34. Thanks. I'm confusing the committee quorum with the floor quorum.

But wouldn't the the repugs be able to wait until the 19 anyway? Do they have to adhere to the schedule as it is now?

[radius777]

43. Even if they 'get well' they're likely to still be contagious

and should not be allowed on the premises.

[crickets]

25. Apparently, even current circumstances agree with you. So do I. nt

[Volaris]

22. Chuck shouldn't do a damn thing at this point.

Yertles peeps arent able to be there OF THEIR OWN VOLITION AND STUPIDITY.
Why in the hell would any of us, bend down to help them out of the grave they've dug FOR THEMSELVES.

They could have had all the damn hearings they needed, if they had been slightly smarter than trump ordered them to be.
Too bad, so sad. Fuck you, mitch.

[COLGATE4]

23. Give Mitch an evasive answer

Tell him to go fuck himself.

[avebury]

29. Time for Senate Democrats to consult with the Queen of

Strategy, Nancy Pelosi. I for sure would love to know what her opinion and how to leverage the most out of the situation.

[Upthevibe]

42. avebury....Here are a couple of numbers:

I agree. I left a msg. at her D.C. number yesterday:

Pelosi: 202-225-4965
Schumer: 202-224-6542

[malaise]

37. RBG is going to win

Take that to the bank

[Retrograde]

38. Or they all could just wear masks

wash their hands, and social distance themselves. Like regular people who have to show up at work during this pandemic.

ETA: and avoid large events full of unmasked, undistanced people.