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14. Censure only requires a simple majority, the Senator must stand in the well and be publicly rebuked

Sat Jan 9, 2021, 01:29 AM

Jan 2021

They also lose any committee chairs they may hold.

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Is there any punishment that Schumer and/or Democrats can mete out to Hawley and Cruz? [View all] Stinky The Clown Jan 2021 OP

Censure, possibly. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #1

I think we should first focus on getting Trump out. TheRealNorth Jan 2021 #2

I'll join you. I will put my gum on the table while I'm walking Stinky The Clown Jan 2021 #7

Nancy can do two things at once. She has a bunch of kids and grandkids. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #22

They've already. Even seated StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #3

It takes a vote to expel them. Eyeball_Kid Jan 2021 #4

How about not allowing them to serve on any committees ? Tumbulu Jan 2021 #6

That's kinda what I was thinking. Shun and marginalize them. Stinky The Clown Jan 2021 #8

That's a good idea TheRealNorth Jan 2021 #9

Their senate leader picks which Republicans go on which committees. herding cats Jan 2021 #13

But if Mitch decides to punish them Tumbulu Jan 2021 #17

Most definitely. herding cats Jan 2021 #19

Mitch is not happy with Cruz and Hawley right now. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #23

Maybe Hawley can be in charge of washrooms BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #10

They must be convicted of the crime to be removed. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #15

As I've said before, censure is our best hope. herding cats Jan 2021 #21

On his own... BGBD Jan 2021 #20