90-year-old Dianne Feinstein required guidance from a staffer and another Democrat to vote on a bill.

90-Year-Old Dianne Feinstein Needed to Be Instructed by⁣ Staffer, Other Dem How to Vote on Bill

During ⁢a committee hearing on Thursday, Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California found herself in need of guidance on how to cast her ⁢vote on a bill. The incident‍ occurred while the members of the Senate Appropriations Committee were discussing the 2024 ‌Defense Appropriations Act.

Feinstein, who is 90 years old, hesitated before speaking, ⁤prompting her fellow Democrat, Sen. Patty Murray ⁢of​ Washington, to lean over⁣ and⁣ instruct her to say‌ “aye.”

Asked to vote on the defense appropriations bill, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) begins giving a speech: “I would like to support a‍ ‘yes’ vote on this. It provides …”

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA): “Just say aye.” pic.twitter.com/Gw2eZ9rEMv

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Instead of a simple “aye,”​ Feinstein⁤ began giving a speech about the ⁢bill’s provisions. It was only after a staffer ‍whispered‍ to her that she finally said “aye,”​ eliciting laughter from those present.

Earlier ⁣this year, Feinstein was hospitalized with shingles and returned to work in May after a three-month hiatus. Upon her‍ return, she was helped into ⁢a wheelchair and was heard asking, “Where am I going?” She also mentioned having something in⁣ her eye.

In ⁣a statement regarding her return to the Senate, Feinstein acknowledged that she is still experiencing side effects from the shingles virus and has been advised by her doctors to work a lighter ⁣schedule. Despite these challenges, she remains hopeful that her condition will improve as ​she continues to recover.

As the oldest member of Congress, Feinstein has served for over 30 years. She has announced her intention ⁣to retire at the end ​of her current term in 2024.

Source: The Western Journal

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