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Fiendish Thingy

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2. Normally, committee assignments are voted on en masse at the beginning of a congress

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Tue Apr 25, 2023, 10:39 AM

Apr 2023

By unanimous consent/voice vote, along with the rules for that congress.

If that process was sabotaged, then nobody in the senate would be seated on a committee, no rules would be adopted, no business could be conducted, and , IIRC, no paychecks would be issued.

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Why do the Republicans have a say, a veto really, on Democrats in committees? [View all] question everything Apr 2023 OP

I think we prefer to play fair, which puts us at a disadvantage Walleye Apr 2023 #1

And the meek shall inherit the kingdom of heaven qzwv8j Apr 2023 #5

I also think we should fight back as strong as possible, but we can't abandon our principles Walleye Apr 2023 #6

Agreed qzwv8j Apr 2023 #8

Normally, committee assignments are voted on en masse at the beginning of a congress Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #2

Thanks. Obviously some changes are needed but one needs a better Senate question everything Apr 2023 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2023 #9

Committee assignments fall under general Senate rules which require 60 votes to change LonePirate Apr 2023 #4

They are against a temporary replacement saying it Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author qzwv8j Apr 2023 #10

I wonder the same thing, does not seem to be a democracy at all. Bev54 Apr 2023 #11