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wnylib

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49. Does a Senator have to be present to cast a vote?

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 03:20 PM

19 hrs ago

Is possible that, if an important bill came up for a vote, McConnell's staff could claim that he had a lucid moment and told them how to cast his vote? Or could the staff claim that he could cast his vote electronically?

I don't know if that's even possible by Senate rules. Just trying to figure out how the Rs might benefit from pretending that he is recovering.

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I took a minute to really think about this Mitch McConnell situation, and what it says about Republicans. [View all] hamsterjill 21 hrs ago OP

All of that, yes intrepidity 21 hrs ago #1

Even the word, ETHICS... GiqueCee 20 hrs ago #37

Don't leave out 'morals'. OldBaldy1701E 2 hrs ago #87

Well, that's a given! GiqueCee 2 hrs ago #91

Cheating to keep the seat in Republican hands dflprincess 21 hrs ago #2

Came here to post the same Coventina 21 hrs ago #5

Indeed malaise 21 hrs ago #6

I wouldn't be surprised. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #7

If he doesn't have a DNR then she may not have the option to "pull the plug." littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #13

Interesting thought. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #14

You're right about that. They are despicable. littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #23

Following that line of thought... returnee 3 hrs ago #85

the idea she went to china in search of med. technology is something that hadn't occurred to me orleans 20 hrs ago #15

not so much medical technology rampartd 18 hrs ago #60

that last line you wrote made me laugh. so thanks nt orleans 12 hrs ago #79

So cruel MustLoveBeagles 20 hrs ago #17

'That poor man?' BULLSHIT!!!!!!!! MyOwnPeace 20 hrs ago #31

I think you read the post wrong. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #38

I think they are talking about the man in Post 7. The Madcap 19 hrs ago #39

Not talking about McConnell MustLoveBeagles 19 hrs ago #40

SO sorry! MyOwnPeace 19 hrs ago #41

No worries MustLoveBeagles 19 hrs ago #45

Maybe, but I figure she has a lot of ducks to get in line re the family shipping company, and other legal issues Attilatheblond 19 hrs ago #52

Um, no cheating is necessary. Wiz Imp 20 hrs ago #19

There's no hurry. TomSlick 15 hrs ago #70

Exactly! Wiz Imp 15 hrs ago #71

I don't know... llmart 21 hrs ago #3

They may be trying to keep him out of Hell according to his wishes. LuvLoogie 21 hrs ago #4

The ferryman comes for everyone eventually. Ray Bruns 20 hrs ago #10

Well.... vanlassie 20 hrs ago #34

I tend to agree. Power is the only currency they value Torchlight 20 hrs ago #8

"They are not allowing his family and friends (yes, he has some, I'm sure!)" Ray Bruns 20 hrs ago #9

Wouldn't be surprised lonely bird 14 hrs ago #73

No idea what his status actually is, but... cab67 20 hrs ago #11

"Republicans are keeping a dead person on life support. That's cruel enough alone" Ray Bruns 20 hrs ago #12

we don't. barbtries 20 hrs ago #16

But someone else who might need those life support machines for a time, and then be able to recover hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #20

Not withstanding the personal and family affairs forthemiddle 20 hrs ago #18

Well then, it's wrong either way or either side. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #21

I totally agree forthemiddle 20 hrs ago #25

Sorry but that is ridiculous. Wiz Imp 20 hrs ago #22

Does a Senator have to be present to cast a vote? wnylib 19 hrs ago #49

A United States Senator must be physically present on the floor of the chamber to cast a vote on bills Wiz Imp 18 hrs ago #56

Thank you. After my post I looked it up. wnylib 18 hrs ago #58

Doubtful. It wasn't even changed during COVID when it could have been justified. Wiz Imp 17 hrs ago #61

If Trump needed just one more Senate vote to pass the SAVE act, wnylib 14 hrs ago #74

Sorry, but there is ZERO chance of that happening Wiz Imp 14 hrs ago #75

I hope that you are right. Trump is desperate wnylib 14 hrs ago #76

Several days ago I said this same things and was roundly criticized as pushing CT 31j20b3 20 hrs ago #24

I agree that his constituents are entitled to proof of life, and they aren't getting it. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #28

Brain death is DEATH under federal law. ALL DEATHS MUST BE REPORTED 31j20b3 20 hrs ago #30

And we know that Republicans always follow the law to the letter. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #32

they'll stuff his corpse and prop it up in the Capital rotunda... mike_c 20 hrs ago #26

NO "reports" are coming in that he's brain dead. Wiz Imp 20 hrs ago #27

Desire Townsend has also indicated that her sources have made this claim. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #43

Who is Desire Townsend? Wiz Imp 18 hrs ago #59

You should immediately put me on Ignore. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #64

He should be lying in state in the U.S. Capitol, as we've done for other Senators and Presidents FakeNoose 20 hrs ago #29

A minority of Senators. ColoringFool 19 hrs ago #48

A Puzzling No-Op Nasruddin 20 hrs ago #33

The Kentucky voters could bring a lawsuit to the Governor or the state legislature FakeNoose 18 hrs ago #54

You get it. All the Republican Conspiracy theorizing here is insane Wiz Imp 15 hrs ago #67

Of course we aren't sure what the situation is Grim Chieftain 20 hrs ago #35

McDeadguy cheated to keep President Obama from making a Supreme Court nomination Wicked Blue 20 hrs ago #36

Incredible 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 Wiz Imp 15 hrs ago #68

Would be the first time Republicans kept a dead body on life support. Historic NY 19 hrs ago #42

Damn!!! You may be right!!! hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #44

Newsflash! "REPUBLICANS ARE SELF-CENTERED SCUM!" Video at 11! ColoringFool 19 hrs ago #46

We haven't even begun to see the maximum evil from them. Crunchy Frog 19 hrs ago #47

Germany passed laws about not allowing certain political moniss 19 hrs ago #50

The MisSpeaker of The House had this to pass along...... twodogsbarking 19 hrs ago #51

Look, he's alive and well........... KS Toronado 19 hrs ago #53

Reminds me of "Weekend at Bernie's". Dave Bowman 18 hrs ago #55

Repulicans will go full Balok Bristlecone 18 hrs ago #57

We are superior to you! Intractable 15 hrs ago #72

Star Trek is full of apt parallels... buzzycrumbhunger 13 hrs ago #77

Hilarious Bristlecone 12 hrs ago #81

Found in the wild buzzycrumbhunger 11 hrs ago #82

Not the first time Republican politics kept someone (barely) alive. See Terri Schiavo. (n/t) thesquanderer 17 hrs ago #62

To be fair, people have been speculating he's brain-dead for decades. nt eppur_se_muova 17 hrs ago #63

Mitch would be proud lame54 16 hrs ago #65

When Adam Schiff is able to have a discussion with Moscow Mitch, then I'll believe he can speak. mdbl 15 hrs ago #66

I do not really see the benefits of pretending he is alive if he was LisaL 15 hrs ago #69

Lying, cheating pedophiles debsy 13 hrs ago #78

Not at all wishing, but HOW DO WE KNOW HE HASN'T DIED? Why cover up his condition? dsharp88 12 hrs ago #80

Tonight on Sick Fuck Theater.... Blue Owl 9 hrs ago #83

And when they finally admit he's gone, will the news media be allowed to tell the truth about everything that happened ChicagoTeamster 5 hrs ago #84

They are just doing what McConnel would do MadameButterfly 2 hrs ago #86

i would think there are some fraud charges in order, or that someone paying the bills MadameButterfly 2 hrs ago #88

A conniving and manipulative end to a career filled with conniving and manipulation dlk 2 hrs ago #89

Republicans ALWAYS Cheat and skate--even for Treason. Kid Berwyn 2 hrs ago #90