Tensions rise in Senate's legislative 'graveyard'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Long-simmering tensions about the slow pace of legislation are boiling over in the Senate.

Senators are lashing out at each other in an increasingly public blame game about who is responsible for the chamber's legislative agenda, which has largely ground to a halt this year.

The Senate is in its third week of voting only on nominations, though they'll need to pass a stopgap spending bill before leaving for the weeklong Thanksgiving break.

Republicans argue the hyperfocus on impeachment has stalled or derailed several of their legislative priorities, including funding bills, defense policy legislation and a drug pricing measure.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/tensions-rise-in-senates-legislative-graveyard/ar-BBX2Ae5?li=BBnbfcL

Moscow Mitch runs the show. He needs to get off his wrinkled ass.

[beachbumbob]

1. GOP 100% control the Senate agenda and McConnell has total control.

Since when what happens in the house stops Senate action?

These people have no sense of responsibility or accountability. Nov 3 2020 they must pay

[gratuitous]

2. Who is responsible?

Well, the Democrats are in the minority in the Senate, so let's cross them off the list. But dang if various Republican Senators are quoted in the story blaming House Democrats and Chuck Schumer, none of whom run the Senate. Susan Collins is quoted as being frustrated, which may or may not be a step up from her usual concerned.

[oasis]

3. Moscow Mitch will have a helluva struggle in his reelection bid.

Slimy rat.