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Re: DiFi resigning - Rules of the Senate [View all] Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 OP
Don't go bringing facts into this ripcord Apr 2023 #1
Sigh. It is what it is. Joinfortmill Apr 2023 #2
Indeed. Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #3
But the agreement also contains the ratio of members by party dsc Apr 2023 #4
No, it would not change Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #6
If she were to quit then the ratio would change it would go from 11-10 our favor dsc Apr 2023 #24
Her absence makes it a 10-10 tie right now. Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #25
I am actually saying the opposite dsc Apr 2023 #28
But it doesn't change the ratio in assigned seats, only seats currently occupied Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #30
It makes it a 10-10 present when they meet without her. Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #31
The membership would be 11D-10R for the remainder of Biden's term, regardless Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #34
Thanks. elleng Apr 2023 #5
Sounds like she needs to soldier on WhiteTara Apr 2023 #7
That's what I think.. TY White Tara Cha Apr 2023 #11
I'm sure she has quite a nice home in the DC area. Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #32
Facts Be Best :: Thank You, Sincerely (n/t) Ahna KneeMoose Apr 2023 #8
Did you know in December 2022 that she would contract shingles two months later? onenote Apr 2023 #9
My point was logistical Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #12
Yes that would have been great.. If Cha Apr 2023 #14
If I had only inthewind21 Apr 2023 #17
oh come on ProfessorPlum Apr 2023 #19
Still not following. onenote Apr 2023 #39
Yes, you're not following Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #41
Thanks. That helps me understand your post. onenote Apr 2023 #47
TY.. I had previously read Cha Apr 2023 #10
They don't need 60 votes to seat a replacement senator in the senate itself Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #13
Right.. TY Cha Apr 2023 #16
Civics inthewind21 Apr 2023 #18
Possibilities: Feinstein stays and works. Feinstein resigns, new senator appointed Hortensis Apr 2023 #15
GOP has already nixed the temporary option. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #21
Hmm, not quite. They've nixed the temporary option where Democrats Hortensis Apr 2023 #23
she was diagnosed and hospitalized with shingles in FEBRUARY bigtree Apr 2023 #20
The reports of dementia aren't unfounded Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #22
they absolutely are bigtree Apr 2023 #26
Not unfounded, just unconfirmed. Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #29
I read that account and it wasn't a clear as you say bigtree Apr 2023 #33
I saw the video, it was quite impactful. Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #35
you can get a lot of those clips from any aged person. bigtree Apr 2023 #36
I'm not claiming anything is a proven fact Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #37
anonymous, unnamed accounts aren't corroboration bigtree Apr 2023 #38
Where have you been the past 50 years? Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #40
like I said, it's the word of a Politico reporter bigtree Apr 2023 #42
Then you must reject most current reporting these days Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #43
I do. Did I not make that clear? bigtree Apr 2023 #44
This should be the only thread on this topic as it is the only correct thread. Justice Apr 2023 #27
Feinstein deserves the opportunity to make a full recovery before being jostled out of office. MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #45
I agree, but there is one significant distinction between Feinstein and Fetterman Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #46
All the more reason for a little patience. MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #48
As I said before, her return to the judiciary committee is the only viable option at this point. Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #49
Criticism is one thing. MrsCoffee Apr 2023 #50
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