Cord Byrd: “I am trying to address the constitutional side of the equation and…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 1998

I am trying to address the constitutional side of the equation and stop the administration, not only this administration but also previous administrations, from conducting a runaround of the constitutional advice and consent powers of the Senate. I am suggesting we deal with that constitutional side of the equation. Now, the other side, which the distinguished Senator mentions, if he will pardon my saying so, I think what he is talking about is the political side of the equation. That part is not included in the Constitution. The Constitution doesn't require the Senate to act on any nomination. But that is the political side. I would like to deal with the constitutional side, and that is the purpose of this legislation. And then we can do the best we can on dealing with the political side. The Senator is quite right; neither side comes into this matter with perfectly clean hands.

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Cord Byrd

Florida

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the constitutional implications of the Senate's role in the nomination process.

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Cord Byrd: “I am trying to address the constitutional side of the equation and stop the administration, not only this administration…”

Editor's note · Context