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Crepuscular

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Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Apr 14, 2023, 02:02 PM

Apr 2023

Am I correct in understanding that these nominees can't be confirmed until Senator Feinstein returns from her medical absence?

It sounds like Republicans would be able to stop the naming of somebody else to the Senate Judiciary Committee in her place?, if she resigns could they also block a permanent replacement to that committee?

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Thank you President Biden FakeNoose Apr 2023 #1

I nominate this post for its greatness! ffr Apr 2023 #4

Of course they are well qualified SouthernDem4ever Apr 2023 #10

Where is Dianne to help get this thru. republianmushroom Apr 2023 #2

She's a-comin'! maxsolomon Apr 2023 #6

Maybe republianmushroom Apr 2023 #9

Afraid I agree Nelliedog Apr 2023 #12

... Crepuscular Apr 2023 #3

There shouldn't be any hold up in getting Ramirez through committee onenote Apr 2023 #13

Dianne Feinstein's senate seat would be filled well if she were to retire ffr Apr 2023 #5

I would hope so. republianmushroom Apr 2023 #8

Adam is a perfect fit!! onetexan Apr 2023 #11

Yep republianmushroom Apr 2023 #15

Without a functioning Senate Judiciary Committee, these nominations will go nowhere. Novara Apr 2023 #7

Since both Cruz and Cornyn endorsed Ramirez, why wouldn't her nomination sail through Committee? onenote Apr 2023 #14

Because when it comes to a vote I expect ratfuckery from the GOP Novara Apr 2023 #16

Well, what you expect and what actually happens aren't always the same thing, are they. onenote Apr 2023 #17