Heidi Alexander: “Reserving my right, and I will make my remarks on this matter after…”

On the recordDecember 9, 2013

Reserving my right, and I will make my remarks on this matter after the majority leader has completed his business today, I would note that on the last day we were here, November 21, there were only 16 nominations on the Executive Calendar that had been there more than 3 weeks, only 8 more than 9 weeks, and the Republicans were ready to confirm more than 40 who had been there only a few weeks. The Democratic majority changed the rules of the Senate in a way that creates a Senate without rules. Until I understand better how a Senator is supposed to operate in a Senate without rules, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

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Labour Party

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Dec 9, 2013

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