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Murkowski to vote "present" as a courtesy to Montana senator
Axios ^ | Oct 5, 2018 | Marisa Fernandez

Posted on 10/05/2018 6:27:37 PM PDT by 11th_VA

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) will vote "present" as a courtesy to Montana Sen. Steve Daines as he plans to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding, which collides with the timing of the Senate floor vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation.

The big picture: Her vote will not change the outcome of Kavanaugh's confirmation as Sen. Daines was expected to vote in favor of Trump's pick. Though Murkowski announced earlier that she opposes Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court, she says she hopes her "present" vote "reminds us we can take very small steps to be gracious."

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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Alaska; US: Montana
KEYWORDS: 115th; alaska; daines; kavanaugh; lisamurkowski; montana; murkowski; rollcall; stevedaines
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To: skr

Senators need to be there to vote. There us a Senate tradition that allows “pairing” where a senator announces the pairing and votes “present” to accommodate an opposing vote that couldn’t be there.


41 posted on 10/05/2018 7:07:49 PM PDT by Fido969 (In!)
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To: 11th_VA

Vote by your s the only thing required. Vote


42 posted on 10/05/2018 7:09:14 PM PDT by keving (We the government)
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To: socal_parrot

Sorry, I don’t know how to read that. Is the 50 for yeas or nays?


43 posted on 10/05/2018 7:10:30 PM PDT by FamiliarFace
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To: 11th_VA

This is a parliamentary procedure that is called in the U.S. a live pairing. It comes from the British Parliament used when a member cannot attend a scheduled vote for illness or other reason. A member, usually from the opposite party, but who stood in opposition to the intend vote of the missing member would vote present, ensuring the the ultimate outcome would not be changed. So this means that Murkowski remains opposed to Kavanaugh’s confirmation, but she will be allowed to vote present so that Blaine does not need to leave his daughter’s wedding. This will allow Murkowski to claim (dishonestly) that she did not oppose Kavanaugh. She is as low as they get.


44 posted on 10/05/2018 7:11:38 PM PDT by centurion316 (Back from exile from 4/2016 until 4/2018.)
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To: skr

Sorry, Duluth, lol!

Anyway, he should’ve been able to leave his vote, video-recorded and q qwitnessed by all factions.


45 posted on 10/05/2018 7:13:03 PM PDT by skr (May God confound the enemy)
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To: RWGinger
Once the voting begins, either he is here to vote yes or absent, in which case, there’s no time to fly him back!

It’s not like McConnell is holding an 8-10 hour vote!

No one can vote a proxy for another Senator!

With M voting “no”, we need Daine’s vote and I don’t count on Manchin staying with “yes” this is for all the marbles, no do overs!

With pure evil Schumer and evil DiFi, nothing should be guaranteed!

I’m remembering McCain raising out of his sick and dying bed to waltz in and stick his bony thumb down! No repeats!

46 posted on 10/05/2018 7:16:18 PM PDT by zerosix
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To: Pearls Before Swine

Indeed, but Pence can break a tie.


47 posted on 10/05/2018 7:16:27 PM PDT by pbear8 (the Lord is my light and my salvation)
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To: 11th_VA; All
"Murkowski to vote "present" as a courtesy to Montana senator"

Is this the reason why?

TXnMA
 

48 posted on 10/05/2018 7:18:42 PM PDT by TXnMA ("Allah": Satan's current alias. "Islam": Satan's invading army. "Muslims": Satan's useful idiots.)
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To: tomkat

I don’t trust Manchin or Flake. Mitch needs to set it up so the vote can be kept open if necessary.


49 posted on 10/05/2018 7:27:13 PM PDT by Defiant (I may be deplorable, but I'm not getting in that basket.)
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To: 11th_VA

Daines clearly stated last night on Fox that he would definitely be present to vote. The vote is set for 9:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. Montana time. His daughter’s wedding is probably in the evening.


50 posted on 10/05/2018 7:32:56 PM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: metmom

If she voted no, it might set it up for a need for him to be there. This way, his vote is not “needed” to win.


51 posted on 10/05/2018 7:35:12 PM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: skr

You cannot vote absentee in the Senate.


52 posted on 10/05/2018 7:35:53 PM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: 11th_VA

That Montana Senator is a disgrace!


53 posted on 10/05/2018 7:38:33 PM PDT by fortheDeclaration
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To: RWGinger

Because he is placing his personal interests ahead of the nations!


54 posted on 10/05/2018 7:39:52 PM PDT by fortheDeclaration
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To: RoseofTexas

No, his duty is be at the Senate! Sorry if your senatorial duties interfere with your personal life!


55 posted on 10/05/2018 7:40:51 PM PDT by fortheDeclaration
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To: fortheDeclaration

A-MEN!


56 posted on 10/05/2018 7:53:55 PM PDT by myerson
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To: 11th_VA

I’m sorry but Montana Sen. Steve Daines needs to ball up and be there to vote. That’s the fucking job. There are times in my career that I had to put my personal life second because it was that important to my customers. This is one of those times.

Hope little princess ends up in a communist re-education camp due to big old manly dad skipping his constitutional duty ( biggest one in 20 years ). IDIOT. PUSSY!


57 posted on 10/05/2018 7:54:54 PM PDT by wgmalabama (The government murdered Robert LaVoy Finicum - what makes you think you are not next?)
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To: Pearls Before Swine
Is there the possibility for a double cross here? For example, if Manchin changes his mind at the last instant if Daines isn't around?

The Senate vote is not final until announced by the presiding officer. It can be held open for as long as necessary to get him back if necessary.

I still think he should show up and do his job. Members of the military routinely miss important family events when their duty requires it and so could a member of the 100 person senate club.

58 posted on 10/05/2018 7:57:40 PM PDT by etcb
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To: 11th_VA; All
Actually, in light of Murk's announcement...

I believe this works better...

TXnMA
 

59 posted on 10/05/2018 8:02:08 PM PDT by TXnMA ("Allah": Satan's current alias. "Islam": Satan's invading army. "Muslims": Satan's useful idiots.)
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To: Vermont Lt

I know that, but this isn’t the 1700s.


60 posted on 10/05/2018 8:05:46 PM PDT by skr (May God confound the enemy)
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