What happens to Feinstein's committee assignments?

[Takket]

One of the reasons I heard for her not resigning was that even though a Democrat would replace her, Schumer could not just replace her on the committees without rethug approval.

Is that still the case now that she has passed away rather than resigned? Are we unable to fill those seats?

[boston bean]

1. It will still be difficult I believe. But only due to todays republicans modus operandi.

[DestinyIsles]

2. Republicans already said they would block the replacement for Senator Feinstein on the Judiciary

so unfortunately, this is going halt new court nominations at least until after the 2024 elections.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

3. Turtle said they'd block a temporary replacement on the committee

While she was out sick. I don't think they said anything about if she resigned or passed.
That said, I wouldn't be surprised if they did block her replacement

[W_HAMILTON]

29. ROMNEY said Republicans wouldn't allow Democrats to replace her even if she RESIGNED.

...

GOP Sen. Mitt Romney told CNN on Tuesday that even if Feinstein retired, he still doesn’t see Republicans helping Democrats replace her on the Senate Judiciary Committee, arguing that it would only help to advance liberal judicial nominees.

“I don’t think Republicans are going to lift a finger in any way to get more liberal judges appointed, so whether she’s resigned or leaves temporarily from the Judiciary Committee, I think we will slow walk any process that makes it easier to appoint more liberal judges,” he said.

Even if Feinstein retired, the process would be the same to replace her on the Judiciary Committee.

Taken from: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/politics/dianne-feinstein-mitch-mcconnell/index.html

[AZSkiffyGeek]

30. Oops

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-replace-dianne-feinstein-judiciary-committee-rcna118151

[W_HAMILTON]

31. I think her death put them in a more untenable position on this.

But still, given their track record, I will -- as Rachel Maddow always reminds us -- "watch what they do -- not what they say."

[Recycle_Guru]

6. would be funny if he froze up while announcing that attention

and then just keeled over

[Fiendish Thingy]

4. Blocked. Which is why she should have retired before January 2023.

If a replacement had been named before the current congress was seated, they would have been approved for the committee assignments, along with every other senator, by unanimous consent on the first day.

[onenote]

10. Well, the voters in California didn't share your anger.

[onenote]

13. They're the ones who get to decide who represents them.

And as far as your concern that this means no more judges, how do you explain this:

During Feinstein's nearly 3-month absence earlier this month, around 20 judicial nominees were confirmed by the Senate. A number of additional nominees were approved by the Judiciary Committee for a floor vote during her absence.

A substantial majority of Biden's judicial nominees have been confirmed with at least one Republican voting aye (usually Collins, sometimes joined by Graham and/or Romney).

[Demsrule86]

20. One, some were already approved and two, some were chosen with GOP approval...not as good we

would have gotten in a fair system...but I would be happy to be wrong. I don't think I am.

[onenote]

23. Not sure what point you're making.

Yes, most (but not all) of the nominees approved by the full senate during Feinstein's absence were approved by committee before her absence. But as noted, the committee continued to approve nominees during her absence -- some voted on by the full Senate before she returned and some after.

And it continues to be the case that most of Biden's nominees continue to get support from one or more repubs, both in committee and on the floor. For example, on September 21, the committee advanced 6 nominees, five of whom received between 1 and 5 repub votes; yesterday, the committee advanced another 3 nominees, all with at least 2 (and in one case, 5, repub votes).

The reality is that around 90 percent of Biden's nominee have received at least one repub vote (and, most of the time, more than one). I get that you might wish that Biden would only nominate people who can't attract even one repub vote, but that's not how he rolls and its why the prediction that Feinstein's death means no more judges will be confirmed is hyperbole.

[MrsCoffee]

14. Fucking give it a rest.

Have a little class and let us mourn for a minute.

Disgusting.

[ripcord]

15. We are going to see far too many with no class today

Feinstein hate has become popular with some.

[Demsrule86]

21. And that is absolutely correct. My son said those who insisted she continue ...in 20

should hang their head in shame for not considering her and considering her wellbeing. Who wants to spend their last 2-3 years working when every day you get sicker? And not being close to those you love and who love you.

[onenote]

24. Exactly who "insisted" she continue?

Do you think she continued because there were DUers that wanted her to remain in office?

Do you think the people who she loved and who loved her insisted on her remaining in office?

[maxsolomon]

26. more like she insisted.

her staff accomodated her wishes.

if she was open to resigning, the Pelosis would have persuaded her.

[PSPS]

5. The senate is minority-ruled, so no more judges until 2025.

[onenote]

8. So how do you explain this?

During Feinstein's nearly 3-month absence earlier this year, 21 judicial nominees were confirmed by the Senate. A number of additional nominees were approved by the Judiciary Committee for a floor vote during her absence.

A substantial majority of Biden's judicial nominees have been confirmed with at least one Republican voting aye (usually Collins, sometimes joined by Graham and/or Romney).

[Demsrule86]

17. Some were already approved and some were not objectionable to Republicans. WE had to

to get what we could.

[onenote]

33. See post #23

[Demsrule86]

19. That is it...if we had good Democrats who would vote with us instead of Manchin and Sinema-maybe.

[lees1975]

9. They will do what they can to block.

But it's senate rules, not law. Schumer can override the rules for a vote on this. He'd have to break the filibuster for this single vote. He's always had that ability, maybe he thinks he wouldn't get the votes to over-ride.

And if I understand the constitution correctly, and this would be a good question to ask, the President can fill those seats temporarily rather than with lifetime appointments. I'd say get the most liberal judges he can find, get them in place and do as much damage as possible until the next election.

[onenote]

12. I think most of what you "understand" is wrong.

[Demsrule86]

18. You don't have the ability unless you have the votes...and both Sinema and Manchin won't support

Schumer.

[Demsrule86]

16. We are fucked. I expect there will no more judges until after the election...I doubt they will

seat another Democrat in judiciary.

[onenote]

25. Again, with the fact-free hyperbole.

Here are the actual facts:

During Feinstein's nearly 3-month absence earlier this year, 21 judicial nominees were confirmed by the Senate. A number of additional nominees were approved by the Judiciary Committee for a floor vote during her absence.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced 10 judicial nominees in the past two weeks. Only one didn't receive any republican votes (and most received between 2 and 5 republican votes).

Around 90 percent of Biden's judicial nominees have been confirmed with at least one Republican voting aye (usually Collins, sometimes joined by Graham and/or Romney) and often more than that.

There are around 20 nominees that have been approved by Committee that are awaiting confirmation, most of whom will be confirmed notwithstanding Feinstein's death.

Biden is going to continue to fill judicial nominees with the same sort of nominees as in the past and there's little reason to think they won't continue to get confirmed.

[lees1975]

27. Thanks for posting that.

The committee isn't a necessity for confirmations. Only a majority of the senate is necessary and Schumer can move nominees to the floor without the committee.

[pinkstarburst]

22. Most likely they will block and obstruct

[Justice]

28. John Thune said the Republicans won't block filling Diane Feinstein's committee seats

[Rhiannon12866]

32. Same here!