Graham Blocks Replacing Feinstein On Judiciary Panel

April 19, 2023 Politics, Republicans

Senate Republicans blocked an effort by Democrats to replace ailing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee temporarily as she recovers from shingles at home.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., asked to move a resolution replacing her, at her request, until she can return, with Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md. The top Republican on the Judiciary panel, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R- S.C., objected and blocked the measure.

Graham said he hoped Feinstein would be back soon, but that adding a Democrat to her place while she is away would allow support for “a handful of judges that I think should never be on the bench.”

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Majority Leader Schumer asked unanimous consent in the Senate to temporarily replace Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on the Judiciary Committee with Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Graham (R-SC) objected. pic.twitter.com/kuHsfkYvfX

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