GOP blocks Democratic attempt to replace Feinstein on Judiciary Committee
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On Tuesday, Senate Democrats’ request to replace a sick member on the Senate Judicial Committee was blocked by Republicans. Left-leaning articles highlight Democratic attempts to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein in order to advance President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees, while right-leaning articles highlight Republican objections to replacing Feinstein.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on Senate Democrats’ unsuccessful attempt to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on the Senate Judiciary Committee. The 89-year-old Feinsten has been absent from the Capitol since the end of February as she recovers from shingles. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer requested that Feinstein be replaced, putting forth Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) to replace Feinstein. The move was blocked by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the top Republican member of the Judiciary Panel.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlighted Feinstein’s Judiciary Committee replacement being blocked as Democrats attempted to push Biden’s judicial nominees. Feinstein had asked Schumer to temporarily replace her in her extended absence, prompting Democrats to attempt to replace her with another Democratic vote in order to push through their nominees. A replacement would need 60 votes, including 10 Republican votes. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), along with many GOP members, voiced strong opposition to a replacement.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlighted Republicans’ objection to a vote for Feinstein’s replacement because it will advance liberal judges and Biden’s judicial agenda. Schumer asked for a replacement to be decided by unanimous vote, to the swift opposition of top GOP members, including Graham. Historically, temporary substitutes on committees have not been allowed, putting pressure on Biden to nominate more moderate judges that would get bipartisan support.
From the left
GOP blocks Democrats from temporarily replacing Feinstein on Judiciary Committee
Washington Post
From the right
Republicans block Schumer’s request to replace Feinstein on Judiciary Committee
Fox News