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bluestarone

(17,091 posts) Mon Jan 6, 2020, 08:35 PM Jan 2020

Questions on senate rules.

Is it possible for any Senate Democrat to read a letter on the senate floor? Can Mcturtle stop it? I'm thinking IF a letter signed from past generals and presidents were to sign off requesting a fair trial with witnesses AND documents! THIS could reach EVERY rethug BEFORE they decide their vote! (i'm thinking MOSCOW Mitch will stop this)

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Questions on senate rules. (Original Post) bluestarone Jan 2020 OP
no, they can't.... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #1
Kinda thought so. TY bluestarone Jan 2020 #2

getagrip_already

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1. no, they can't....
Reply to bluestarone (Original post)
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 08:40 PM
Jan 2020

The senators can't make statements, or ask questions, directly during the "trial". They have to submit questions in writing, and leadership decides.......

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