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Honeycombe8

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10. I can't imagine McConnell's going to let this bill fly to a normal vote process in the Senate.
Fri Feb 22, 2019, 06:27 PM
Feb 2019

He'll come up with something, to get them out of having to take a stand. Whether it's put something else in the bill, so the Republicans can say they voted up or down on it for that amendment. Something. That's McConnell's pattern in the past. If he lets it go to a vote, in the first place.

If he doesn't, that may help the Democrats win in 2020, with Senate seats and the Presidency.

"Facing a real emergency against the rule of law" - if it's against the rule of law then... PoliticAverse Feb 2019 #1
Doubtful that the Senate would ever override the expected veto, but what the hell. Give it a go. dameatball Feb 2019 #2
Plus, it puts Cheeto on the spot. sandensea Feb 2019 #3
True. That's one angle. Like I said.....give it a go and see what happens. dameatball Feb 2019 #4
Amazing, isn't it. sandensea Feb 2019 #7
so does the senate need to vote too? If so, not going anywhere beachbum bob Feb 2019 #5
Several Senate Republicans, however, have announced they'll vote to block Orange Amin sandensea Feb 2019 #6
I have a good feeling about the first vote in the Senate. Not so much on the veto override. dameatball Feb 2019 #8
Definitely looks that way sandensea Feb 2019 #9
I can't imagine McConnell's going to let this bill fly to a normal vote process in the Senate. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #10
+1 sandensea Feb 2019 #11
The National Emergencies Act requires both houses vote within a set time onenote Feb 2019 #12
And...what is anyone going to do about it, if McConnell won't allow it? Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #13
There is no law requiring a vote on Supreme Court justices (or any other appointee). onenote Feb 2019 #14
Yes, there is. Confirmation of the nominee Justice is required by law. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #15
No. onenote Feb 2019 #16
I don't understand all the ins and outs Maxheader Feb 2019 #17
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