“I'm announcing some Senators aren't here for this vote.”
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Senate
Vote on Flowers Nomination (Executive Calendar)
“I'm announcing one Senator isn't here for this vote. The vote happened. One person was picked for a government job. The other side can't change this vote. The government will be told right away we made this pick.”