The constitution says the senate sets its own rules.
I agree with this. The problem is, I have yet to see the actual rule adopted by THIS senate saying that a tie fails.
In 1867, CJ Chase did break ties, so there is precedent. In Clinton’s impeachment, they (naturally) ruled that the Republican-appointed Rehnquist could not break ties.
Chad Pergram on Twit has said that’s the case here-—but it’s NOT clear he is citing THIS senate’s rule, and so far, I’m not sure anyone knows what THIS senate’s tiebreaking ruling was.
The constitution says the senate sets its own rules.
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But the dems have repeatedly said the constitution doesn’t matter.
Once again, why didn’t the Senate write a rule to ensure that Roberts stays out of it before it started.
The 4 Rino’s will vote for this along with the DEMS to put the motion forth.
Told ya, Dems always have a back up strategy and we always stand there with our pants down.
“No Republican can question the fairness of this approach.
No democrat can abide by set rules.