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This Senate Parliamentarian has to go.

228,801 views • 1 year ago •via X (Twitter)

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SaltyOleReb1 year ago

Remove the bitch. Per ChatGPT:

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B-rad Brad1 year ago

@LeaderJohnThune, This “problem” needs to be addressed. NOW!!

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KenDaBearFan1 year ago

What a dem trying to wield power that they didn't earn. No way 😂🤣 this is where the Republicans need to reject every recommendation she makes and tell her that her services are not required.

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Jim1 year ago

@JDVance @VP why can’t you or the majority leader just insert a new one.

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Whiskey Hell News1 year ago

Vance needs to override her BS. The Senate Parliamentarian, in this case Elizabeth MacDonough, can be overruled by the Vice President of the United States, who serves as the President of the Senate. However, this action is rare and typically requires a significant political will, as it sets a precedent that can affect future parliamentary rulings. In the context of the X post, the criticism centers around MacDonough's application of the Byrd Rule to potentially block certain provisions of a bill. If the Vice President, in their capacity as President of the Senate, disagrees with the Parliamentarian's ruling, they can overrule it. This was notably considered during discussions around the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021, where there was debate about overriding MacDonough's decisions regarding the inclusion of a minimum wage increase in the reconciliation bill. However, overriding the Parliamentarian is not a common practice due to the potential for it to undermine the procedural integrity and impartiality of the Senate's operations. It requires a 3/5 majority vote to set a new precedent, which can be politically challenging. Therefore, while the Vice President has the authority, the practical and political implications often discourage such actions.

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Justin Fiedler1 year ago

Wait wait wait! Who the frick is a Senate Parliamentarian? What leverage does she have over our Senators? @SenateGOP

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Holly1 year ago

At this point I'm not sure if they’re evil or just bat shlt crazy?!? How can anyone think this is okay?

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Playing with Airplanes1 year ago

She has been biased and needs to be removed

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