GOP changes rules to push through nominees after Dem boycott

The Hill ^ | 2/1/2017 | Peter Schroeder

[conservativepoet]

Senate Republicans pushed through a pair of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees Wednesday, upending standard committee rules to circumvent a Democratic boycott.

The Senate Finance Committee advanced a pair of Trump’s nominees with only Republican members present — Steven Mnuchin to head the Treasury Department, and Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) as secretary of Health and Human Services.

[eyeamok]

GOOD, Now do the same damn thing the rest of the day and COnfirm Sessions and Gorsuch . Both should be seated bu Dinner Tonight

[Oldeconomybuyer]

When Dems play to their base, they look pathetic and lose. When Reps play to their base, they look patriotic and win.

[Grampa Dave]

Thanks.

The headline is obvious a liberal headline as the rules were not changed.

“GOP changes rules to push through nominees after Dem boycott
The Hill ^ | 2/1/2017 | Peter Schroeder”

We have a few left overs posting news to make anything Trump does/recommends as bad.

So I didn’t know.

Thanks for clarifying.

[Sacajaweau]

Schumer is stomping around in the back room like Rumplestiltskin

His power trip is more like skiing uphill on a downhill ski slope.

[alancarp]

The Senate GOP could use another weapon that the Dems have routinely shoved down their throats: claim that the Dems are openly attempting to shut down the Government by refusing to vote on these department heads.

[kiryandil]

Meanwhile, Al Franken is exploding in insults of both Jeff Sessions and Ted Cruz, stalling the committee vote. The dems are over the top, creating a situation where they have nowhere good to bring this outrage they’re creating.

Al Franken is a Nazi.

And we heard from the Left last week what you do with Nazis...

[af_vet_1981]

They needed a leader who did not back down and won. It is learned behavior. God, in His mercy, gave us a miracle; an opportunity to humble ourselves and pray, and turn from our wicked ways. Thanks be to God !

[sport]

I don’t know how long it will last, but let’s just count our blessings as they come.

[kiryandil]

I suggested yesterday, the no-shows ought to have their pay docked.

Agreed.

But I'd also support a per-diem for extra diapers... 😀

[rocksblues]

claim that the Dems are openly attempting to shut down the Government by refusing to vote on these department heads

I would love to see that.

[TheGeezer]

GOOD!!!

[Defiant]

Wow. This was my suggestion yesterday. I didn’t think they had the stones to do it. Congrats, pubbies. Learn from Trump how to get things done.