@ChadPergram 1h1 hour ago
On the Kavanaugh vote itself.."51 votes" is not required. Each issue only needs a MAJORITY of senators casting ballots, not the total membership. So, if it’s 99 senators voting, you need 50 yeas.
@ChadPergram 1h1 hour ago
The House and Senate Office Buildings are formally closed to the public today – which is typical on the weekend. Those who do not work on Capitol Hill may only enter if they have official business with a senator, a senator’s office or are escorted by a senator or staff.
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@ChadPergram 1h1 hour ago
Amid the Kavanaugh debate/vote, the Capitol itself is open for public tours, which is standard practice on a Saturday. Fox observed moderate to small crowds of visitors in both the Capitol Rotunda and Statuary Hall, participating in guided, public tours today.
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@ChadPergram 1h1 hour ago
The public will be allowed into the Senate to watch Kavanaugh debate/vote. Public galleries have been open around the clock since the Senate met yesterday. The Senate is not in a “secret session." The galleries are open to the public on a first come, first served basis.