They DID NOT call on Jim Brewster for this roll call.
Some context:
https://t.co/43SKzVLNiL
The Pennsylvania State Senate begins its new legislative session of the people's business with.....
An argument about masks and whether or not Senators on the floor should be required to wear them.
#WTAE
They DID NOT call on Jim Brewster for this roll call.
Some context:
https://t.co/43SKzVLNiL
Democratic Senator Steve Santarsiero from Bucks County has requested a delay in swearing in Senators pending resolution of the judicial challenge to Brewster's win.
Critical of Ziccarelli's "specious" actions, and says she didn't go through proper procedure in courts.
Brings up tomorrow's certification challenges expected in DC despite Joe Biden being elected and certified as the winner of Presidential election.
"This is the most serious issue that has come before us" in his time in the senate, Santarsiero said.
"All because one candidate is displeased with having lost."
Dem senators just tried to delay all swearing in since Republicans don't plan to seat Brewster. That failed along party lines, 11-14.
Republicans want to table Brewster's seating.
Aument is now making a motion to replace John Fetterman, who is president of the senate, for not allowing his motion to the floor for an up or down vote.
Along a party line vote, John Fetterman has officially been removed as President of the Senate right now.
What we seem to have now is essentially two separate factions running the Pennsylvania State Senate, disagreeing on who has actual authority.
There's some audible chatter in the background of the chamber right now.
Picture is of clerk as he reads off results.
#WTAE
https://t.co/y9TJ7aWqNw
Senate Republicans are ignoring voters, state court decisions, federal court decisions and certification from @PAStateDept.
— PaSenateDems (@PaSenateDems) January 5, 2021
They are trying to force @FettermanLt from the rostrum.
This is an attempted coup from Senate Republicans.
Plain and simple. pic.twitter.com/6hZtWBKnhK
Senator Anthony Williams (D) screamed out the final results of the Brewster-Ziccarelli race, but Brewster isn't officially sworn in, it seems
It is time for the Democrats to be sworn in.
Brewster is up on the rostrum, and Corman is asking Brewster to step down, saying the chair has ruled on this.
Can't see if Brewster has removed himself.
Brewster (in the background) NOW requests that other Democratic senators-elect be sworn in, even without him in deference to the other Senators being sworn in today.
That swearing in is happening now.
#WTAE
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Let me take a stab at this after years of reporting on Marine One, HMX-1, Continuity of Government, etc. None of this is definitive, but it could help explain what folks are seeing:
1.) HMX-1, which flies the VH-3D and VH-60N 'White Top' helicopters used to move... 1/X
the President and VP around, those helos being called Marine One or Two when either is onboard, need to train. The urban landing zones, including WH and VP Residence, are not simple to get in and out of. So, crews need some currency training. They are not just tasked with... 2/X
moving POTUS and VP to get them around the region and to Andrews AFB for long-haul flights, they are essential to Continuity of Government operations. This means that if a threat were to emerge, they need to be ready to snatch POTUS and VP in minutes. This is partially... 3/X
why they have a full forward operating location at Naval Support Activity Anacostia, just 3 miles from the WH. As such, practice is important and considering the state of things, it is critical now more than in any recent memory. 4/X
2.) Considering what happened last week, including mobs of Trump supporters screaming in unison to hang the VP for doing what the constitution states, absolutely despicable in every way, security has been tightened just as it has been all over. Using the helicopters instead.. 5/X
1.) HMX-1, which flies the VH-3D and VH-60N 'White Top' helicopters used to move... 1/X
Very noisy helicopters flying around Vice President\u2019s residence \u2014 what is going on? pic.twitter.com/XPs1A3px7m
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 11, 2021
the President and VP around, those helos being called Marine One or Two when either is onboard, need to train. The urban landing zones, including WH and VP Residence, are not simple to get in and out of. So, crews need some currency training. They are not just tasked with... 2/X
moving POTUS and VP to get them around the region and to Andrews AFB for long-haul flights, they are essential to Continuity of Government operations. This means that if a threat were to emerge, they need to be ready to snatch POTUS and VP in minutes. This is partially... 3/X
why they have a full forward operating location at Naval Support Activity Anacostia, just 3 miles from the WH. As such, practice is important and considering the state of things, it is critical now more than in any recent memory. 4/X
2.) Considering what happened last week, including mobs of Trump supporters screaming in unison to hang the VP for doing what the constitution states, absolutely despicable in every way, security has been tightened just as it has been all over. Using the helicopters instead.. 5/X
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