Sen. John Kennedy called on the Senate to do more than confirm nominations and lambasted Congress for its lack of legislative accomplishments
Sen. John Kennedy called on the Senate Wednesday to do more than confirm nominations and lambasted Congress for its lack of legislative accomplishments.
Kennedy’s criticism comes as the Senate has picked up the pace of confirming President Donald Trump’s executive and judicial branch nominees, thanks to a recent rules change that reduces debate time on certain nominees.While the Louisiana Republican acknowledged that confirming nominees to the executive and judiciary branches is a priority, he said more legislation needs to come to the floor.
Kennedy proceeded to list off bipartisan legislation that the Senate could bring to the floor, including bills addressing the cost prescription drugs, ending government shutdowns and reforming the process for declaring a national emergency. “I don’t care whether we move a bill through committee or whether we bring a bill directly to the floor of the Senate,” he said. “I’m in labor, not management. That’s above my pay grade, but we need to try.”
Kennedy is not the first to call on the Senate to act. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats have also dubbed the body a “legislative graveyard.”
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick 3' Scored A Miraculous Box Office Milestone'John Wick: Chapter 3' nearly doubled the opening of 'John Wick: Chapter 2' by merely being 'just another 'John Wick' movie.'
Weiterlesen »
Pelosi being honored with JFK Profile in Courage AwardHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi is being honored with the 2019 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
Weiterlesen »
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says Trump's presidency is resulting in 'war on women''It's a fight he wants to have, it's a fight he's going to have, and he's going to lose,' the presidential hopeful said.
Weiterlesen »
How Sen. Elizabeth Warren would protect abortion rightsWarren would call on Congress to pass laws enshrining the right to an abortion.
Weiterlesen »