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1st day in the senate?
Since he is finishing McCain's term
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,311 posts)Does he have to be seated by turtle?
Remembering the games they played with Franken to keep him out as long as possible
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StarryNite
(9,435 posts)gabeana
(3,166 posts)if the vote happened after the election he be seated in time to vote against her
leftieNanner
(15,062 posts)I think he will be seated right away. It doesn't change us to a majority, but it will be one more Dem voice.
Brother Buzz
(36,375 posts)"On the fourth Monday following a general election, the secretary of state, in the presence of the governor and the attorney general, shall canvass all offices for which the nominees filed nominating petitions and papers with the secretary of state."
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,375 posts)It's essential he get there stat and get up to speed. Do you know when the Senate resumes?
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)sfstaxprep
(9,998 posts)I saw a post here explaining this a while back.
I seem to remember it said that he could take his seat in early December. But I also read that it would require the AZ Governor making some sort of formal request.
helpisontheway
(5,004 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,598 posts)he's that kind of asshole.