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LeftInTX

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4. I don't think a closed session is binding

Reply to berni_mccoy (Original post)

Sun Oct 6, 2019, 11:07 AM

Oct 2019

All votes must be public.

I think the executive session would not be much different than closed hearings.

Since the senate is so polarized, I can't see this happening. McConnell will just speak privately with Republicans.

I can see this happening if the senate needs to "get together" or there are "rogue members"....I can also see this if the senate was more bipartisan.

They can certainly do this to discuss Trump, but I don't think they can do this to hold his trial and certainly not to vote.

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Regarding Sen. Flake's comments on 35 GOP Senators voting in Secret... [View all] berni_mccoy Oct 2019 OP

Interesting... thx for posting Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #1

If they can't do it in public then they should leave public office. chowder66 Oct 2019 #2

I don't disagree with that. However, if it means convicting vs. not convicting... berni_mccoy Oct 2019 #3

I just read below they did it with Bill Clinton chowder66 Oct 2019 #7

I don't think a closed session is binding LeftInTX Oct 2019 #4

Never mind: I read the Wiki LeftInTX Oct 2019 #5

Yeah, I'm doubtful of 35, but 20 would be enough... berni_mccoy Oct 2019 #9

Jeff Flake is floating the meme Wellstone ruled Oct 2019 #6

Remove an American president by secret vote? Imperialism Inc. Oct 2019 #8