Newest pet peeve about Senate is both sides mounting use of "Rule" on something that's just mere precedent/courtesy. There is no "McConnell Rule". No "Ginsberg Rule". No "Biden/Schumer" Rule. Cloture is based on a rule (Rule XXII, to be clear). The above things, not so much.
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Manu RajuVerified account @mkrajuWhen pols say there's a McConnell "rule" or Biden "rule" to block Supreme Court nominees in an election year, reminder there is no such Senate rule. The schedule is set by the majority leader, who can decide when and whether to schedule a confirmation vote on a nominee.2 replies 4 retweets 17 likes -
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I always wanted to, and once tried, to establish the "Boehner Rule" -- the only purpose of this rule was to make clear there was no such thing as the "Hastert Rule". I failed. Sigh.
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Let me know when you succeed in outlawing Senate "gangs."
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