re: #393 Big Beautiful Door
There is no benefit to be gained from not seating Franken’s duly appointed replacement. McConnell would still need 50 votes to pass the tax bill. 49 is not half of 99.
Legislation could pass with Pence breaking a 49:49 tie. Lets them have an abstention/absence in addition to 2 no votes.
Apply to ACA vote. Franken’s gone, vote’s held with McCain still back in Arizona. ACA overturned 49:49 with Pence breaking tie.