SENATE BILL: Government Oversight and Reform Committee Resolution (Passed)

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I like this, although I'd like to see another committee for foreign affairs, which I'll introduce later as a separate bill.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I like this, although I'd like to see another committee for foreign affairs, which I'll introduce later as a separate bill.

Could you include the administration of the armed services under that committee?

I should have been more clear; it would an Armed Services/Foreign Affairs committee.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I'd like to introduce an Amendment:

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[Kaine for Senate '18]

Strongly support... can I move for unanimous consent?

Let's get the Amendments through, first.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I object, since it includes the language from before my Amendment allowing the President of the Senate to name the Chairman.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I withdraw my objection.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Final vote?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I'd love to serve, and will be Chairman (reluctantly) if needed.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Don't worry, I'll be there to "help" (read harrass) you every step of the way.

In that case I'll happily serve as Chairman (maybe not happily, but without complaint).

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Good point.

EDIT: If we have 3 committees, and you can only serve on one, then every Senator serves on a Committee, which is a waste.  I think it should be you can only Chair one, and even then that remains an unwritten rule we can waive if necessary.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Final vote?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Aye