The top Senate Republican said his party would not allow Democrats to temporarily replace the ailing Californian on the Judiciary Committee, intensifying questions about how the chamber will function without her.
Tag: Feinstein, Dianne
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Injuries and Illness Slow Senators, as Well as the Senate Itself
High-profile absences have created complications for Democrats as Congress returns and prompted new questions about the future of Republican leadership.
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Feinstein, Under Pressure to Resign, Asks to Step Down From Judiciary Panel
The 89-year-old California Democrat, who has been absent from the Senate for more than a month after being diagnosed with shingles, said she would seek a temporary replacement on the powerful committee.
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Dianne Feinstein Is Old, Absolutely. She’s Also an Absolute Giant.
At 89, after more than 30 years in the Senate, a trailblazing woman has announced her retirement.