Let's get on that, FFS.Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) rejected a Democratic request on Monday to schedule a confirmation hearing next week for Merrick Garland, President Biden's pick to be attorney general.
Though Democrats have the Senate majority, Graham is still the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman because the chamber hasn't yet passed an organizing resolution for the 117th Congress.
That means the Senate panels are still operating under last year's setup — in which Republicans had the majority.
The Hill
It is unclear when the Senate will pass a power-sharing deal setting up how an evenly split chamber will operate.
Senate leaders indicated that they were close to an agreement last week after they defanged a fight over the legislative filibuster, but the Senate adjourned for the weekend without voting on a deal.
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"I look forward to questioning Judge Garland and potentially supporting his nomination, but not on February 8. Governing requires trade-offs," Graham said.
Effing prick.
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