Feinstein, 89, appeared unaware during one vote as to why Harris, who had previously broken numerous ties, was taking up her role as president of the Senate, according to a report from The New York…
a Democrat, was reportedly confused last year after observing Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the Senate for a tie-breaking vote.
This year, Feinstein was absent from the Senate from February until May as she dealt with complications from shingles. After a reporter asked on May 16 about her colleagues’ response to her return, Feinstein claimed she never left.
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