With only five days left, Crenshaw's renomination faces major delays due to Senate rules and political gridlock.
Senate procedural rules and GOP opposition complicate the process, leaving limited time for Crenshaw's renomination vote.
Time is running out for Crenshaw's SEC renomination; without swift action, her reappointment could miss the year-end deadline.
Renomination for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Caroline Crenshaw's renomination is looming close to an expiration date, with only five days remaining before Congress goes off to yearend vacation. Even if urgent, barricades must be eliminated to get Crenshaw to the necessary vote.
A vote on Crenshaw's renomination would have to be rescheduled by the Senate Banking Committee, which is chaired by Senator Sherrod Brown. However, this process faces complications due to procedural rules and resistance from Republican members.
Procedural Challenges and Timing Constraints
Eleanor Terrett, a prominent political reporter, highlighted that Crenshaw’s renomination vote was initially set for a committee meeting but was postponed. The committee vote clashed with a procedural rule that restricts Senate committee meetings after two hours of Senate session or 2:00 p.m. EST.
https://twitter.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1867660032453599264
The only way to bypass this restriction would have been through a unanimous consent waiver. However, Republicans, under the direction of Ranking Member Tim Scott, blocked the waiver. This delay leaves Senator Sherrod Brown with limited time to reschedule the vote.
Furthermore, even if Brown were to act swiftly and schedule the committee vote today, he would still need to provide members with a three-day notice. That would push the committee vote to the middle of next week, making it harder for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to find time for a full Senate vote. Schumer is already facing scheduling challenges, as next week’s agenda is crowded with votes on the continuing resolution for the budget and the defense spending bill.
Crenshaw’s Renomination at Risk
Time is running short for Crenshaw’s renomination, and the clock is ticking. The renomination of the SEC commissioner must receive approval from both committees and the entire Senate before Congress adjourns for the year next week.
Crenshaw's chances of getting the reappointment before the end of the year may therefore be compromised by any more delays. Terrett noted that she has repeatedly sought comment from Brown’s office but has received no response.
As Congress enters the final stretch of the year, the future of Caroline Crenshaw’s SEC renomination remains uncertain. Time constraints, procedural rules, and partisan disagreements make the task more challenging with each passing day.
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