Author Topic: LIVE THREAD>>Cloture Vote (Read 5762 times)

dfwgator · « **Reply #25 on:** October 05, 2018, 02:58:45 pm »

Quote from: austingirl on October 05, 2018, 02:52:55 pm

I hope she pays politically. I guess DiFi intimidation worked. The old crone must have something big on Murkowski.

I predict Murkowski becomes a full-blown Rat after the midterms. She only stayed an "R" because of her leverage. Once that's gone, there's no reason for her to stay a Republican.

Bigun · « **Reply #26 on:** October 05, 2018, 02:59:42 pm »

There needs to be one hell of a lot of NO votes on Democrats November 6th!

If that doesn't happen, say goodbye to the USA as we have known it.

austingirl · « **Reply #27 on:** October 05, 2018, 02:59:48 pm »

Quote from: dfwgator on October 05, 2018, 02:51:58 pm

I guess Murkowski wasn't satisfied with the FBI report. Flake and Collins were.

And I thought they were voting in a block.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #28 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:02:47 pm »

McCaskill was a Nay

She is in a tight race in Mo.....she needs to lose it

dfwgator · « **Reply #29 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:05:28 pm »

Quote from: austingirl on October 05, 2018, 02:59:48 pm

And I thought they were voting in a block.

Or they agreed it would be 2-1, knowing that he'd still go through.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #30 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:07:52 pm »

Quote from: dfwgator on October 05, 2018, 02:58:45 pm

I predict Murkowski becomes a full-blown Rat after the midterms. She only stayed an "R" because of her leverage. Once that's gone, there's no reason for her to stay a Republican.

What committee does she chair?...McConnell needs to take it away

WilliamVA · « **Reply #31 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:08:12 pm »

I wonder what they are planning, two youngins are standing at the door to the
Senate, preparing to open it. Pense coming? McConnell normally doesn't stand
around unless something is coming up.

dfwgator · « **Reply #32 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:09:24 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on October 05, 2018, 03:07:52 pm

What committee does she chair?...McConnell needs to take it away

I suspect Murkowski is negotiating with the Rats for a Committee position if she jumps.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #33 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:11:54 pm »

NPR
â€Verified account @NPR
2m2 minutes ago

Here's how four key swing senators voted on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's procedural vote:

Manchin, http://bit.ly/2E1gDZz .: âœ”ï¸
Murkowski, R-Alaska: âœ–ï¸
Collins, R-Maine: âœ”ï¸
Flake, R-Ariz.: âœ”ï¸

Weird Tolkienish Figure · « **Reply #34 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:11:57 pm »

People do realize that even if the Senate is tied 50-50, the VP gets to vote, right?

mystery-ak · « **Reply #35 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:12:26 pm »

Quote from: dfwgator on October 05, 2018, 03:09:24 pm

I suspect Murkowski is negotiating with the Rats for a Committee position if she jumps.

my thoughts exactly

mystery-ak · « **Reply #36 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:12:47 pm »

Quote from: Weird Tolkienish Figure on October 05, 2018, 03:11:57 pm

People do realize that even if the Senate is tied 50-50, the VP gets to vote, right?

right

skeeter · « **Reply #37 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:13:23 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on October 05, 2018, 02:56:17 pm

Daines best be letting mom know she's walking sunshine down the aisle tomorrow.

Whats up with that guy.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #38 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:14:06 pm »

Candace Owens
â€Verified account @RealCandaceO
22s22 seconds ago

.@lisamurkowski: you wonâ€™t see conservatives screaming, crying or protesting you in the streets, but you should know that today you failed.

You affirmed the stereotype of weak, emotional women.

You chose feelings over rational thoughts and in turn, condemned an innocent man.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #39 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:15:10 pm »

Steve Daines
â€Verified account @SteveDaines
12m12 minutes ago

Just cast my vote for Judge Kavanaugh getting him one step closer onto #SCOTUS. We spoke last night, and I assured him, I will be back to vote YES this weekend if needed. Looking forward to calling Judge Kavanaugh, Justice Kavanaugh.

Bigun · « **Reply #40 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:16:24 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on October 05, 2018, 03:07:52 pm

What committee does she chair?...McConnell needs to take it away

Current Committee Assignments

https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/GPO-CPUB-115spub10/pdf/GPO-CPUB-115spub10.pdf

Bigun · « **Reply #41 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:18:48 pm »

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Mrs. Capito, Chairman
Mr. Shelby
Ms. Murkowski
Mr. Boozman
Mr. Hoeven
Mr. Lankford
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. Tester
Mrs. Shaheen
Mr. Leahy
Mrs. Murray
Ms. Baldwin
Mr. Manchin

Bigun · « **Reply #42 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:19:50 pm »

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES
Ms. Murkowski, Chairman
Mr. Alexander
Mr. Blunt
Mr. McConnell
Mr. Daines
Mrs. Capito
Mr. Rubio
Mrs. Hyde-Smith
Mr. Udall
Mrs. Feinstein
Mr. Leahy
Mr. Reed
Mr. Tester
Mr. Merkley
Mr. Van Hollen

Bigun · « **Reply #43 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:21:02 pm »

ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Alexander, Chairman
Mr. McConnell
Mr. Shelby
Ms. Collins
Ms. Murkowski
Mr. Graham
Mr. Hoeven
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. Lankford
Mrs. Feinstein
Mrs. Murray
Mr. Tester
Mr. Durbin
Mr. Udall
Mrs. Shaheen
Mr. Merkley
Mr. Coons

mystery-ak · « **Reply #44 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:21:12 pm »

Jay Cost
â€Verified account @JayCostTWS
5m5 minutes ago

Jay Cost Retweeted Alexandra DeSanctis

For all intents and purposes, Murkowski's coalition in AK is half Dem & half GOP.

Bigun · « **Reply #45 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:22:00 pm »

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED
AGENCIES
Mr. Boozman, Chairman
Mr. McConnell
Ms. Murkowski
Mr. Hoeven
Ms. Collins
Mrs. Capito
Mr. Moran
Mr. Rubio
Mr. Schatz
Mr. Tester
Mrs. Murray
Mr. Reed
Mr. Udall
Ms. Baldwin
Mr. Murphy

dfwgator · « **Reply #46 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:24:53 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on October 05, 2018, 03:21:12 pm

Jay Cost
â€Verified account @JayCostTWS
5m5 minutes ago

Jay Cost Retweeted Alexandra DeSanctis

For all intents and purposes, Murkowski's coalition in AK is half Dem & half GOP.

She's Jumping.

Bigun · « **Reply #47 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:27:51 pm »

HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS
Lamar Alexander, of Tennessee,
Chairman
Michael B. Enzi, of Wyoming
Richard Burr, of North Carolina
Johnny Isakson, of Georgia
Rand Paul, of Kentucky
Susan M. Collins, of Maine
Bill Cassidy, of Louisiana
Todd Young, of Indiana
Orrin G. Hatch, of Utah
Pat Roberts, of Kansas
Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska
Tim Scott, of South Carolina
Patty Murray, of Washington
Bernard Sanders, of Vermont
Robert P. Casey, Jr., of Pennsylvania
Michael F. Bennet, of Colorado
Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin
Christopher Murphy, of Connecticut
Elizabeth Warren, of Massachusetts
Tim Kaine, of Virginia
Margaret Wood Hassan, of New
Hampshire
Tina Smith, of Minnesota
Doug Jones, of Alabama

Subcommittees
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Mr. Paul, Chairman
Ms. Murkowski
Mr. Burr
Mr. Cassidy
Mr. Young
Mr. Hatch
Mr. Roberts
Mr. Casey
Mr. Sanders
Mr. Bennet
Mr. Kaine
Ms. Hassan
Ms. Smith

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Mr. Isakson, Chairman
Mr. Roberts
Mr. Scott
Mr. Burr
Mr. Paul
Mr. Cassidy
Mr. Young
Ms. Baldwin
Mr. Casey
Mr. Murphy
Ms. Warren
Ms. Smith
Mr. Jones

PRIMARY HEALTH AND RETIREMENT SECURITY
Mr. Enzi, Chairman
Mr. Burr
Ms. Collins
Mr. Cassidy
Mr. Young
Mr. Hatch
Mr. Roberts
Mr. Scott
Ms. Murkowski
Mr. Sanders
Mr. Bennet
Ms. Baldwin
Mr. Murphy
Ms. Warren
Mr. Kaine
Ms. Hassan
Mr. Jones

mystery-ak · « **Reply #48 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:29:51 pm »

Pence on standby in case his vote is needed

Vie President Mike Pence is in Washington this weekend, in case his vote is needed to break a tie, sources tell CBS News.

Pence, while he has expressed his support for Kavanaugh, has been less vocal in his defense of the nominee than has Mr. Trump. At a rally in Minnesota Thursday night, the president blasted Democrats for obstructing his nominee, although it was Republicans who requested the delay in the vote to allow for the FBI probe. The president also reiterated his defense of Kavanaugh on Twitter.

"The harsh and unfair treatment of Judge Brett Kavanaugh is having an incredible upward impact on voters. The PEOPLE get it far better than the politicians. Most importantly, this great life cannot be ruined by mean & despicable Democrats and totally uncorroborated allegations!" the president tweeted Thursday.

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #49 on:** October 05, 2018, 03:30:45 pm »

Murkowski's not up for reelection until 2022.

If she thinks changing parties is going to be a good "career move" .... she's not paying attention. She'll be a member of a deeper minority party come Jan 2019.