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hlthe2b

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3. The possibility of a secret vote was mulled in 2019 and consensus was it could happen if

Reply to msongs (Original post)

Mon Jan 18, 2021, 05:17 PM

Jan 2021

(then-Majority Leader McConnell) wanted it. I think it is possible within the Senate rules structure, but not sure it has been done in the past. Certainly never for Presidential impeachments, but possibly for others.

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moment of truth Skittles Jan 2021 #1

I could see OLDMDDEM Jan 2021 #2

If they did, the denominator decreases because it is 2/3 of those present required to convict. hlthe2b Jan 2021 #4

Yes OLDMDDEM Jan 2021 #8

The possibility of a secret vote was mulled in 2019 and consensus was it could happen if hlthe2b Jan 2021 #3

Well if you constructed Frankenstein StClone Jan 2021 #5

The rethugs are all about staying in power. If trump continues to lose support they'll vote captain queeg Jan 2021 #6

Not just too cowardly Progressive dog Jan 2021 #7

Wrong forum? Voltaire2 Jan 2021 #9

didnt notice, guess I will take it down msongs Jan 2021 #10