ADADBut the debate Friday was also imbued with years of built-up anger over each side’s escalation in the judiciary wars. “It’s a matter of fact — a matter of history — that it was Senate Democrats who first began our . As Schumer stood up after McConnell’s remarks, the Democrat spoke to all senators, even though at least a dozen were fiddling with their phones. On the floor all week, Schumer has pushed for a number of votes meant to illustrate how Republicans have upended confirmation procedures. Schumer pushed for a floor vote Thursday arguing that Barrett’s nomination should not be considered — because, according to Democrats, it was reported in violation of Senate Judiciary Committee rules.

Source: Washington Post October 23, 2020 16:11 UTC