Tim Scott: “Senate Rule 26 expressly authorizes standing committees to hold hearings during the sessions, recesses and…”

“Earlier this year, June 25, we had late night votes and the Senate adjourned and we continued with our hearing on that following Thursday and we're going to continue to do so today as well. Senate Rule 26 expressly authorizes standing committees to hold hearings during the sessions, recesses and adjourn periods of the Senate. But more importantly, I too have been enticed by jet fields. I want to go home too. I had a flight this morning at 8:30 and I had a decision to make.” (14:50–14:59)

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