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(27,648 posts) Wed Jan 13, 2021, 08:32 PM Jan 2021

Help me out. Why is Mitch still running the Senate? [View all]

There is now a 50/50 Senate. Kamala’s Replacement has been appointed. The 2 Ga Dem Senators should have been sworn in immediately. Is it because Kamala is still a Senator until she gets sworn in as VP?

Someone help me understand why McConnell is STILL calling the shots.

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Help me out. Why is Mitch still running the Senate? [View all] Fla Dem Jan 2021 OP

Two GA Senators have not yet been seated nor certified. hlthe2b Jan 2021 #1

Pence breaks the tie for the GOP until Harris is sworn in as VP tritsofme Jan 2021 #2

I think the GA Senators aren't sworn in until 1/23. maxsolomon Jan 2021 #3

The two Georgia senators don't take office until GA certifies their election, The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #4

I've been told by a DUer that Georgia senators may not be sworn in until the 23rd... AntiFascist Jan 2021 #5

I'm happy it's that soon Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2021 #17

Pence is VP. mwooldri Jan 2021 #6

It is actually 51/48 currently. Ace Rothstein Jan 2021 #14

It's presently 51/48. Perdue's term ended and he hasn't been replaced. Klaralven Jan 2021 #15

Thank you everyone. Don't understand the delay in sitting the Ga Senator. Fla Dem Jan 2021 #7

It's not a delay; it has to do with GA counting and certifying votes, The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #8

It's not a delay. It's the process. Bleacher Creature Jan 2021 #12

It could be expedited though, certification could happen on the 15th at the earliest... AntiFascist Jan 2021 #16

Georgia counties have until the 15th to certify results and the state has until later than that, Liberty Belle Jan 2021 #9

I like Mitch on the hook still...Trump is impeached...if he does something crazy... dutch777 Jan 2021 #10

Soon McConnell goes bye bye.... magicarpet Jan 2021 #11

Republicans have a 50-48 majority... jcgoldie Jan 2021 #13