Dianne Feinstein aide awkwardly interrupts her during vote
Politics,Dianne Feinstein,US Senate,Gerontocracy
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) had an awkward moment during a roll call vote in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday when she started speaking instead of voting "aye" or "nay."
Feinstein, 90, was interrupted by both an aide and committee Chairwoman Patty Murray (D-WA) during her statement, who implored her to say "aye" rather than explain her stance.
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