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On the recordSeptember 19, 2020
If they rush through this, if they ignore their own Senate rules, McConnell's own rule in an effort to stack the court, then I do think that Senator Schumer will need to consider, OK, how do we unstack the court after the election?
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Schiff suggests that if Republicans violate Senate rules to confirm a nominee, Democrats will need to consider how to respond.

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