In debating Sessions' AG nomination, McConnell used a rule restricting what senators can say about colleagues to limit Warren's speech.https://twitter.com/SenWarren/status/829140005432000512 …
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The Senate Voted To Stop Elizabeth Warren From Speaking During A Debate Over Jeff Sessions' Nomination: https://www.buzzfeed.com/tariniparti/the-senate-voted-to-stop-elizabeth-warren-from-speaking-duri … by
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@marideenow that's bullshit. Sessions is being considered for AG, his status in the senate notwithstanding. - 1 more reply
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Seems silly when the Senator is nominated for a Cabinet position.
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So effectively saying you can't debate the Senator in becoming a Cabinet Member because he's a Senator?
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isn't that basically what McConnell just did by silencing
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And here's the history of the rule: https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Senate_Fistfight.htm …
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it is a fucking fraternity. Every Senator should impugn racist Sessions ffs
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even if the Senator is the subject of a confirmation hearing?! How else do you debate?!
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I think it's pretty obvious whose conduct is unbecoming here.
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@colinjones but we are still cool and no one is making a motion to impeach Trump? Talk about shitty priorities & logic.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner@MissRyley So, basically this is a 'don't give up the game' clause.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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unworthy or unbecoming...oh boy
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Rather sad that everything is male gender specific
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