Posted on 11/18/2020 11:10:26 AM PST by conservative98
The Senate failed to advance the nomination of Judy Shelton to the Federal Reserve Board — further complicating what was an already rocky confirmation process.
Shelton, a longtime Fed critic who favors a return to the gold standard, was blocked in a 50-47 vote that was shaken up by some GOP senators being absent and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris making a return to the Senate floor.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) needed just 50 Republicans to vote in favor of Shelton to move her nomination forward.
The upper house of Congress currently has a 53-47 GOP majority, meaning that McConnell could afford to lose three votes to push Shelton through. If a 50-50 tie emerged, Vice President Mike Pence would be able to vote in favor and break the tie.
McConnell was dealt multiple blows ahead of the vote. Republicans Mitt Romney of Utah, Susan Collins of Maine and Lamar Alexander of Tennessee all vowed to oppose Shelton.
Then Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), both of whom supported Shelton’s nomination, were unable to vote because they were quarantining due to the coronavirus. Grassley had tested positive while Scott had been exposed.
In another twist, Alexander said Monday he would be unable to vote on Shelton’s nomination because he had been called away on what his spokesman described as “family matters.”
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I’ve tested positive for coronavirus. I’ll b following my doctors’ orders/CDC guidelines & continue to quarantine. I’m feeling good + will keep up on my work for the ppl of Iowa from home. I appreciate everyone’s well wishes + prayers &look fwd to resuming my normal schedule soon— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) November 17, 2020
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If the house can vote remotely, why won’t the senate?
(Rhetorical question.)
McConnell was voting for Shelton but at the last moment switched to Nay as it allows him to bring the vote up again at a later date. Parliamentary Tactic; it’s not over.
country club republicans. Although being a Mormon, Romney may not be eligible for membership. He’s in his own special club for self-aggrandizing political whores. Collins is a doofus and Alexander can’t leave soon enough.
Shout out to Mitch for impeccable scheduling and consolidating his caucus /s
Keep them presses rolling!!
The usual fools.
Romney is in for a real shock when he tries to run for President in 2024.
The pitchforks and torches will arrive in UT
Romney would be 77 years old in 2024.
FOWAPO
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