by jpitney | May 2, 2020 | Congress, Senate
Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) , Dick Durbin (D-IL) and security expert Jason Matheny at the New York Times: An essential part of the Senate’s constitutional function, no matter the circumstances, is for senators to cast votes on legislation. We propose allowing remote...
by jpitney | Mar 20, 2020 | Congress, Coronavirus, Senate, Technology
A March 19 news release from Senator Rob Portman: Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced a bipartisan resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow senators to vote remotely during a national crisis. During certain...
by jpitney | Mar 5, 2020 | Civility, Senate, Supreme Court
Justice Roberts’s statement on Wednesday: This morning, Senator Schumer spoke at a rally in front of the Supreme Court while a case was being argued inside. Senator Schumer referred to two Members of the Court by name and said he wantedto tell them that...
by jpitney | Feb 26, 2020 | Congress, Senate, Separation of Powers
A Washington Post open letter from 70 former senators from both parties: Congress is not fulfilling its constitutional duties. Much of the responsibility rests on the Senate. We are writing to encourage the creation of a bipartisan caucus of incumbent senators who...
by jpitney | Jan 24, 2020 | Civility, Congress, Senate
The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer on January 23: Almighty God, our rock of ages, be omnipresent during this impeachment trial, providing our Senators with the assuring awareness of Your powerful involvement. May they strive to have a...
by jpitney | Jan 23, 2020 | Civility, Congress, Senate
The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer on January 22: Let us pray. Sovereign God, author of liberty, we gather in this historic Chamber for the solemn responsibility of these impeachment proceedings. Give wisdom to the distinguished Chief...
