McConnell moves to delay Senate return after 3 lawmakers test positive for COVID-19

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will move to delay the Senate's return for two weeks after three lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19.

McConnell said the Senate will not return until Oct. 19 and will only meet in pro forma sessions for the next two weeks, allowing a smaller number of lawmakers to be on Capitol Hill. Previously-scheduled floor activity will take place after Oct. 19.

McConnell said in a statement he "[intends] to obtain a consent agreement" to have the chamber go on hiatus until Oct. 19, meaning Democrats can object to the move.

A spokesperson for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Hill.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mcconnell-moves-to-delay-senate-return-after-3-lawmakers-test-positive-for-covid-19/ar-BB19FJaL?li=BBnbcA1&ocid=DELLDHP

Just what Moscow Mitch needs, more time off.

[drray23]

1. it may help us too.

they had a very tight timeline to comfirm Barrett before nov 3rd. I think its out the window now.

[Qutzupalotl]

6. But after the election...?

Is there anything to stop them from ramming this through?

I mean, I’ll take what I can get...

[drray23]

9. if its a landslide for Joe

it will be even harder for repubs to push that. many will be thinking about trying to keep their party intact post trump.

[wryter2000]

15. I'm pretty sure they'll do it, anyway

They have no honor and no scruples. Another SCOTUS seat is their pot of gold.

Now, if a few of them defect, that could help, esp. if they're on the Judiciary Committee.

[JDC]

17. Totally agree. Nov 3 was Trump's timeline

Maybe Graham's. But McConnell will get it done this year. He'd do it January 19th.

[AlexSFCA]

14. it's been said if it's landslide, some gop senators may decide not to vote

and let Biden to nominate. I can see how Romney may do it and maybe even senators who will lose.
Our focus is to postpone by all means as much as possible.

[apnu]

2. Can't vote on ACB is the Senate isn't there.

Dems can delay, delay, delay until the election. Given how slow the Senate moves in general, losing 2 weeks of votes and committee meetings is brutal.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. The good part is that the consideration of Amy Coney Barret for the Supreme Court is delayed. n/t

[Klaralven]

4. But can Judiciary Committee meetings on ACB happen in the meantime?

They should not happen until the Senate is back in normal session.

[cos dem]

7. I don't think so (though I'm not an expert on senate rules).

But, 2 JC members are out, so that's a problem (for Republicans).

[wryter2000]

16. With two members out

Does that put the Dems on the committee in the majority?

Nice party you had there, Trump.

[cos dem]

18. Again, I'm no expert on the rules, but wouldn't that be awesome?

"The Judicial Committee met and voted not to send your nominee to the floor".

[imanamerican63]

5. But it's a hoax!

[WyattKansas]

8. Chuck Schumer needs to jam everything he can up Moscow Mitch's ass sideways to stop him.

After all, Moscow Mitch's ill gotten gains and prior dirty tricks have to have consequences.

[Buckeyeblue]

11. The visual you created made me laugh. Thanks!

[moose65]

10. Wow

This is amazing to me - Covid-19, which Republicans have downplayed all year, is now getting close to fucking up everything they had planned. Trump is in the hospital, Republican Senators are testing positive left and right, and now this. If they delay until the 19th, there is no way they can confirm her before the election.

[Buckeyeblue]

12. When you play with fire, you're probably going to get burned.

[Roisin Ni Fiachra]

13. Dems better read all the fine print

and check it twice before agreeing to anything with Moscow Mitch.

Never underestimate McConnell's capacity for deceit and dishonesty.

[Lunabell]

19. What if Moscow Mitch gets it?

He was at the stupid garden party the other day. And you know his ass was right up trump's butt.

Those covidiots.Can't say we didn't warn them. It isn't about fear or losing freedom. It's about following scientific evidence.

Republicans are more concerned about the economy than they are human life.