Feinstein’s aide interrupts her during vote, causing awkwardness.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Awkward Moment During Senate Vote
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) found herself in an awkward situation during a roll call vote in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday. Instead of casting her vote with a simple “aye” or “nay,” she began speaking, causing interruptions from her aide and committee Chairwoman Patty Murray (D-WA).
“Say aye,” Murray told Feinstein before she started speaking, but the California Democrat proceeded with her statement.
Feinstein expressed her support for a “yes” vote, highlighting the $823 billion increase for the Department of Defense and the funding of submitted priorities. However, her statement was cut short by her aide and Murray, urging her to simply ”say aye.”
“OK, aye,” Feinstein finally responded, after being instructed to repeat her vote instead of giving a statement.
Feinstein’s health has been a topic of concern in recent years. Earlier this year, she faced confusion and denied being absent from the Senate for months. Hospitalized in February due to shingles, she was away from the chamber for an extended period before returning in May.
During her absence, some Democrats called for Feinstein’s resignation from the influential Senate Judiciary Committee. However, she remained a member of the committee and the Senate, despite the delay in confirming President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees due to the Senate’s narrow division.
Feinstein has announced that she will not seek another term in 2024 and plans to retire once her current term ends in January 2025.
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