Diane Feinstein returning to Senate

[fskimospy]

That’s a dumb rule if senator retires and I’m assuming if they die, committee assignment isn’t replaced.

‘That’s a dumb rule’ should be carved over the door to the senate.

 

[dainthomas]

That’s a dumb rule if senator retires and I’m assuming if they die, committee assignment isn’t replaced.

And what's the reason for the rule? I'd have to assume racism, somehow.

 

[fskimospy]

And what's the reason for the rule? I'd have to assume racism, somehow.

Any changes to committee assignments must be approved by the senate as a whole. Usually, nobody cares so they just get passed but they can be filibustered. Since republicans are an advantage in leaving it empty they will certainly filibuster any change.

 

[dainthomas]

Any changes to committee assignments must be approved by the senate as a whole. Usually, nobody cares so they just get passed but they can be filibustered. Since republicans are an advantage in leaving it empty they will certainly filibuster any change.

And there it is.

God, someone just get rid of that abomination.

 

[HomerJS]

That’s a dumb rule if senator retires and I’m assuming if they die, committee assignment isn’t replaced.

I asked ChatGPT. A retiring Senator can be replaced by the state's Governer but what about the committee assignment. I don't know if this answer is true but...

Can a vote by the Senate to seat a member of the Judiciary Committee be filibustered?

Answer:
It is unlikely that a vote by the Senate to seat a member of the Judiciary Committee could be filibustered, as committee assignments are generally made by the party leadership in consultation with the members of the committee.

While it is possible for Senators to filibuster legislation and other Senate actions, committee assignments are typically not subject to filibusters. In addition, the Senate has established rules and procedures to limit the use of the filibuster, such as the cloture rule, which allows for a vote to end debate and proceed to a final vote on a measure or nomination.

Therefore, it is more likely that a vote to seat a member of the Judiciary Committee would be subject to a simple majority vote, rather than being filibustered. However, it's worth noting that Senate rules and procedures can change over time, so it's possible that the process for appointing members to the Judiciary Committee could be subject to different rules or practices in the future.

 

[fskimospy]

I asked ChatGPT. A retiring Senator can be replaced by the state's Governer but what about the committee assignment. I don't know if this answer is true but...


Answer:
It is unlikely that a vote by the Senate to seat a member of the Judiciary Committee could be filibustered, as committee assignments are generally made by the party leadership in consultation with the members of the committee.

While it is possible for Senators to filibuster legislation and other Senate actions, committee assignments are typically not subject to filibusters. In addition, the Senate has established rules and procedures to limit the use of the filibuster, such as the cloture rule, which allows for a vote to end debate and proceed to a final vote on a measure or nomination.

Therefore, it is more likely that a vote to seat a member of the Judiciary Committee would be subject to a simple majority vote, rather than being filibustered. However, it's worth noting that Senate rules and procedures can change over time, so it's possible that the process for appointing members to the Judiciary Committee could be subject to different rules or practices in the future.

Well the actual people in the Senate seem to disagree with ChatGPT.

Replacing Feinstein can be complicated, Senate history shows - Roll Call

California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's request that she be replaced on the Judiciary Committee temporarily could get complicated.

rollcall.com

Cornyn, a former member of leadership, said he did not expect there to be 10 Republican votes to invoke cloture on replacing Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee. Cornyn was also asked whether Republicans would agree to assign a replacement for Feinstein if she were to resign early.

Senators are normally assigned to (and allowed to resign from) committees by unanimous consent, but such orders are actually subject to debate and can be filibustered.

 

[eelw]

Well the actual people in the Senate seem to disagree with ChatGPT.

Replacing Feinstein can be complicated, Senate history shows - Roll Call

California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's request that she be replaced on the Judiciary Committee temporarily could get complicated.

rollcall.com

But this was on a temporary basis. Don’t think would be an issue if she retired. But yeah Repugnicans will do everything to delay it

 

[Muse]

That’s a dumb rule if senator retires and I’m assuming if they die, committee assignment isn’t replaced.

So many dumb rules in America, start with Amendment #2 to the COTUSA. A well regulated militia is slaughtering multiple Americans daily. You are safe nowhere.

 

[fskimospy]

But this was on a temporary basis. Don’t think would be an issue if she retired. But yeah Repugnicans will do everything to delay it

I'm not aware of any principle that would make a difference if it was permanent vs. temporary. I'm no senate procedure expert though so who knows.

 

[Homerboy]

she looks ready to take on the (under) world!

 

[Gardener]

She's on light duty until she's on zero duty. Wtf is wrong with the democratic leadership? Accept mortality, make room for the future of your party. This is RBG all over.

 

[fskimospy]

She's on light duty until she's on zero duty. Wtf is wrong with the democratic leadership? Accept mortality, make room for the future of your party. This is RBG all over.

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What are they supposed to do? Blame the voters who re-elected her!

EDIT: Well, and Feinstein herself, of course.

 

[vi edit]

Well you can also blame the GOP who are playing bullshit games and threatening to block a replacement being given to her. It's just stupid bullshit all around.

 

[nakedfrog]

So many dumb rules in America, start with Amendment #2 to the COTUSA. A well regulated militia is slaughtering multiple Americans daily. You are safe nowhere.

If "well-regulated" was actually being observed, we might not be in this mess, but it's been deemed that those particular words are meaningless fluff.

 

[eelw]

Well you can also blame the GOP who are playing bullshit games and threatening to block a replacement being given to her. It's just stupid bullshit all around.

No difference than the house and Santos. There is more than 5 R’s willing to join all Dems to remove him. But Dems enjoying the shitshow he brings.

 

[Pohemi]

We need a 70yo age limit for congressional seats. Even at that age, they aren't governing their own future. They shouldn't be deciding anyone else's.

But 90? WTF are they still doing in there? Stupid voters going by name recognition and the party wanting to retain seat number advantages continues that ball rolling downhill.

 

[Gardener]

What are they supposed to do? Blame the voters who are re-elected her!

EDIT: Well, and Feinstein herself, of course.

Call for her to resign. Put the country ahead of personal loyalty.

 

[fskimospy]

Call for her to resign. Put the country ahead of personal loyalty.

As I mentioned, her resigning would be very bad for Democrats as they couldn't replace her on the judiciary committee and so couldn't confirm any more judges.

 

[Homerboy]

We need a 70yo age limit for congressional seats. Even at that age, they aren't governing their own future. They shouldn't be deciding anyone else's.

But 90? WTF are they still doing in there? Stupid voters going by name recognition and the party wanting to retain seat number advantages continues that ball rolling downhill.

Why are you limiting this to Congressional seats? It should be any and EVERY elected position in gov't at all levels.

 

[Gardener]

As I mentioned, her resigning would be very bad for Democrats as they couldn't replace her on the judiciary committee and so couldn't confirm any more judges.

The article makes a distinction between replacing someone who wants to resign from a committee, and replacing a vacancy due to someone resigning from office.

Effectively, the later is more difficult as it challenges the party's historic function to make committee assignments.
Not that anything is outside of bounds for some republicans, but democrats should not be afraid of this fight.

As for Feinstein, her minders keep her pointed in the right direction, her next sick leave will lead to resignation.

 

[fskimospy]

The article makes a distinction between replacing someone who wants to resign from a committee, and replacing a vacancy due to someone resigning from office.

Effectively, the later is more difficult as it challenges the party's historic function to make committee assignments.
Not that anything is outside of bounds for some republicans, but democrats should not be afraid of this fight.

As for Feinstein, her minders keep her pointed in the right direction, her next sick leave will lead to resignation.

I’m not aware of any distinction that would make one motion subject to filibuster but not the other. Maybe you try anyway and get the parliamentarian to agree but if you fail you flush 18 months of judicial appointments down the toilet, which would be a devastating blow.

 

[hal2kilo]

Looks like a false start. Please, retire for the good of the country.

Feinstein's return fails to unstick controversial judicial nominee

The California Democrat showed up about 90 minutes late to a Judiciary Committee meeting, a further signal she's still recovering from her shingles diagnosis.

www.politico.com

 

[Muse]

She's on light duty until she's on zero duty. Wtf is wrong with the democratic leadership? Accept mortality, make room for the future of your party. This is RBG all over.

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Not really. If Diane croaks, Newsom appoints her temp successor. Way different from RBG.

 

[Muse]

If "well-regulated" was actually being observed, we might not be in this mess, but it's been deemed that those particular words are meaningless fluff.

The whole 2nd Amendment should be axed. It's a useless vestigial appendage, an ancient curse.

 

[nakedfrog]

The whole 2nd Amendment should be axed. It's a useless vestigial appendage, an ancient curse.

Yeah, it's irritating to see people think that Benjamin "It is better a hundred guilty persons should escape than one innocent person should suffer" Franklin would look at our current situation and say "yes, this is what we intended" as innocents are slain by the score.