Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Florida Sen. Rick Scott were removed from the powerful Senate Commerce Committee as it restructures around its 1-seat Democratic majority.
"McConnell got to pick. He kicked me off; he kicked Lee off," Scott said.
Lee, who backed Scott for Republican leader, also criticized McConnell, tweeting "Mitch happens" along with the nail polish emoji, which in the digital world carries a variety of meanings including sass, fanciness, nonchalance, indifference or self-confidence. Lee will now join the Senate Budget Committee while keeping his assignments on the Judiciary Committee and Energy and Natural Resources Committee. He's also still on the Joint Economic Committee.
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