12-22-2016, 10:11 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-22-2016, 10:15 AM by Wonky3. Edited 2 times in total.)
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley will have a more powerful role in Congress next year, as chief deputy whip for the Senate Democratic caucus.
From Oregon Live (And AGAIN I couldn't get the link to work?)
Party whips and their deputies work to line up votes. Although Democrats will be in the minority in 2017, they still have the ability to push back against Republican priorities, for example by filibustering legislation or some of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees.
Merkley was also appointed to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. His office announced the appointments in a press release on Monday.
From Oregon Live (And AGAIN I couldn't get the link to work?)
Party whips and their deputies work to line up votes. Although Democrats will be in the minority in 2017, they still have the ability to push back against Republican priorities, for example by filibustering legislation or some of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees.
Merkley was also appointed to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. His office announced the appointments in a press release on Monday.