[Lurker]

“She also said that Rubio had asked Schumer for permission to meet, and Schumer had denied it.”

Why is he asking permission? He’s the Chairman of the Committee.

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[damper99]

Why is he asking permission?

Requires unanimous consent for any exceptions.

[smvoice]

That’s why McConnell must put an end to this nightmare that is forming. Before it even begins. Call for the floor vote and be done with these wicked leftists. There is NO compromising with them. And we KNOW this by now. DAMNIT..NIP THIS. IN THE BUD.

[Dave W]

It has already been explained why they couldn't meet - read the article. In the Senate, the minority has a lot of input and they follow the rules.

It really isn't a big deal. The Senate usually goes in session at 12 noon, so they can schedule the hearings from 9 am to 2 pm on the days they have the hearings to get around the rule,