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Originally Posted by Jgil316
What precedent was that"
Eisenhower in 1956 (R) and 22 days before election?
Lincoln in 1828?
Adams in 1864?
I think people need to look up the facts before they run around and believe what is being told to them.
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/IN11514.pdf |
Thanks, I have read the facts. Here is a paragraph from what you posted:
Of the seven vacancies that arose during presidential election years, and also had a nomination submitted and confirmed that same year, six featured unified party control (i.e., the party of the President was the same as the Senate majority party) and one featured divided party control (i.e., the party of the President was different than the Senate majority party). Of the four presidential election-year vacancies for which nominations were submitted during the election year but not confirmed, each featured divided party control.