Sen. Warren Silenced in Jeff Sessions Debate

Sen. Warren Silenced in Jeff Sessions Debate

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The transcript covers a Senate discussion on the suitability of Coretta Scott King for debate. A senator requests leave to continue remarks, which is met with an objection. The ruling is appealed, and the senator is asked to take her seat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was deemed unsuitable for debate in the United States Senate?

A proposed bill

A foreign policy discussion

Coretta Scott King's words

A senator's personal opinion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker request from the Senate?

Approval of a new bill

A moment of silence

Leave to continue remarks

Permission to leave the chamber

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question was posed after the request to continue remarks?

Is there any objection?

Who supports this motion?

Can we proceed to voting?

What is the next agenda item?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the senator take after the ruling was appealed?

Left the chamber

Continued speaking

Called for a vote

Took her seat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the objection being heard?

The session was adjourned

The senator was asked to take her seat

The debate continued

A new ruling was made