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27. Senate rule XIX

Sat Mar 17, 2018, 06:30 PM

Mar 2018

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A Brief History of the Senate Rule That Silenced Elizabeth Warren

Russell Berman Feb 8, 2017

The prohibition on impugning a fellow senator dates back to a fistfight in 1902. But it’s an edict that is rarely, if ever, enforced.

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“No Senator in debate shall, directly or indirectly, by any form of words impute to another Senator or to other Senators any conduct or motive unworthy or unbecoming a Senator.”

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https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/02/a-brief-history-of-the-senate-rule-that-silenced-elizabeth-warren/516042/

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Schumer: 'Severe consequences' if Trump moves to shut down Mueller probe [View all] laserhaas Mar 2018 OP

Ok Chuck. CentralMass Mar 2018 #1

You are not being helpful with your snide two word remark. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2018 #15

I would like to see Schumer make some statements about Mitch McConnels silence and in-action on this CentralMass Mar 2018 #22

Senate rule XIX Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2018 #27

Chuck is an extremely bright man. He can call them out on the carpet if he choses to. CentralMass Mar 2018 #28

Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #31

+1. Kirsten Gillibrand's vote...killed the prescription drug from Canada bill? Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #32

I could have been mistaken and don't have the time so I removed that statement. CentralMass Mar 2018 #40

LMFAO 2left4u Mar 2018 #2

What can he do besides speak out? Why are you blaming the Dem who spoke out pnwmom Mar 2018 #11

We fight too much, laserhaas Mar 2018 #20

BINGO! 2left4u Mar 2018 #24

Well, sort of. They still have the Senate. Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #33

Doublemindness is how we wound up with Drumpf laserhaas Mar 2018 #38

Hold up all Senate business by refusing to agree to DeminPennswoods Mar 2018 #21

Okay. What are we slowing it down for? No one has fired Mueller yet. n/t pnwmom Mar 2018 #23

The panic is the fact the scuttlebutt is, Mueller's next laserhaas Mar 2018 #39

The question was what can Schumer/Dems do DeminPennswoods Mar 2018 #43

GUNGA DIN's 2left4u Mar 2018 #25

Chuck needs to state duforsure Mar 2018 #3

Dowd is a class act, another nasty, angry old whiteman: FreeStateDemocrat Mar 2018 #4

Your title is confusing or incorrect PJMcK Mar 2018 #16

i think class act was used sarcastically onetexan Mar 2018 #29

Is this the same Schumer that caved during the shutdown in exchange for a promised DOMA vote? briv1016 Mar 2018 #5

Yes. He and Pelosi got taken on Trump's agreement re DACA. And then.... Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #34

4/5 first responses tearing down our own meadowlander Mar 2018 #6

Fortunately, Senate Dems are already taking things laserhaas Mar 2018 #9

Agreed, but. . . MBS Mar 2018 #18

His letter is certainly a positive thing. CentralMass Mar 2018 #19

? 2left4u Mar 2018 #30

We don't know that. Have you heard any Republican make that statement lately? Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #35

Deeds Mr. Schumer, not words! chuckstevens Mar 2018 #7

Such as????? n/t pnwmom Mar 2018 #12

Time for another sternly worded memo Merlot Mar 2018 #8

Yes. Making sure not to criticize anyone, though. nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #36

And another dinner with Trump and Nancy Pelosi. Golden Raisin Mar 2018 #41

I'll give you such a pinch! JDC Mar 2018 #10

Schumer is in the minority, he has no power or authority to do anything. procon Mar 2018 #13

Think about the MID TERMS! GOTV!!!!! We must win! BigmanPigman Mar 2018 #14

Like what? Polly Hennessey Mar 2018 #17

I like his spirit, but until November, they're empty words. bearsfootball516 Mar 2018 #26

Idle threats. If they dump Mueller, it'll be because they have assurances from Congress & Senate Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #37

so, what are the severe consequences Mr. Schumer? and from republicans?? ok. nt msongs Mar 2018 #42