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To: dpwiener
But even if he had to be hospitalized or bed-ridden for the next two years, it wouldn't effect Democratic control of the Senate. The Democrats would have a 50 to 49 majority instead of 51 to 49. That's still a majority.

Your assumption here is that Johnson wouldn't be removed because of incapacitation, leaving SD with in effect, 1 senator. I highly doubt that would stand for very long.

472 posted on 12/13/2006 5:22:45 PM PST by Phantom Lord (Fall on to your knees for the Phantom Lord)
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To: Phantom Lord
"Your assumption here is that Johnson wouldn't be removed because of incapacitation, leaving SD with in effect, 1 senator. I highly doubt that would stand for very long. "

Except for death, the only way a Senator can be removed is resignation or expulsion.

No one can make him resign and the Dems can't be forced to expel him so tough nuggies for S.D.

I believe (haven't found a source) that the leadership remains in place throughout a Senate session even if the majority changes. If that is so then the Dems will expel him after the leadership vote if he is incapacitated. Then SD could replace him.

496 posted on 12/13/2006 6:07:17 PM PST by mrsmith
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