Democratic leaders in the Senate say they’re open to replacing her until she’s able to get back to Washington, but they’ll need Republican votes to do that. Now Republicans in the Senate are saying they’re not going along with that plan.
Senate Republicans say they will not support replacing Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee. Last week, 89-year-old Feinstein asked to be temporarily replaced as she recovers from health issues. Democratic leaders in the Senate say they’re open to replacing her until she’s able to get back to Washington, but they’ll need Republican votes to do that.Senate Republicans say they will not support replacing Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 14: Sen. Dianne Feinstein is surrounded by reporters as she heads to the Senate Chamber for a vote in the U.S. Capitol on February 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. Feinstein announced Tuesday that she will not seek re-elecFeinstein has not been present to vote since the end of February as she’s been recovering in California after being diagnosed with shingles. Schumer says he also supports replacing Feinstein until she can return to the Senate.
"My intent was not to make a splash. It was simply to say publicly what so many know privately and that is while Senator Feinstein has had an extraordinary, distinguished career, she's simply unable now to fulfill her duties," Khanna said. Dennis says despite the political grid lock in Washington, Feinstein’s well-respected career should be considered as decisions are made.
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