02-10-2017, 09:52 AM
I know this may have been discussed already, but as someone who already watched the whole 50 minutes video, this was pretty unprecedented and improper. Firstly, the rule if continued to be allowed to be used in this manner, could prevent any senator from criticizing another potential cabinet pick in the confirmation process that is also a senator. Secondly, he invoked the rule for something she said 30 minutes prior when she began speaking about Session's vote against the women's protection legislation.
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