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2impendingdoom ago

can he vote for himself? as a Senator, or is that conflict of interest?

fred34285 ago

His vote is really one vote from the State of Alabama. It's an interesting conundrum.

Clinton did not vote for herself when she was confirmed. Kerry voted "present" on his own confirmation.

IPleadThe2nd ago

If he was a democrat I'm sure it would be encouraged!

2impendingdoom ago

the dems just roll over anyway, but I'm just wondering if recusal is the custom, and how it affects the numbers