This smells like a possible clever deep state trap.
We are depending on the "word" of Murkowski to vote "Present!", and both Flake and Manchin to vote "Aye!". Then we took one of our solid "Aye!" votes off the board so he could attend a wedding.
What could possibly go wrong with that plan? Have we left our King unnecessarily exposed on the "word" of the weakest links in the Senate?
Hopefully, this won't be the most disastrous wedding party in history. It ain't over 'til it's over.
I’m with you, I’m a nervous nelly.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_Rules_of_the_United_States_Senate
Senators who miss the roll call may still cast a vote as long as the recorded vote remains open. The vote is closed at the discretion of the presiding officer, but must remain open for a minimum of 15 minutes. If the vote is tied, the Vice President, if present, is entitled to a casting vote.
You didn’t call me nuts...thank you for that. not that I am paranoid or anything...
I’d fee more comfortable with Maines in town to vote.
I ain’t sayin, I’m just sayin..
The repubs are idiots for trusting any of this. Daines should stay and vote Yes.