120 Kentucky State Legislature has eliminated the Governor’s role in appointing replacements in the event of a U.S. Senate vacancy. Is this in preparation for Mitch McConnell to exit? (www.lex18.com) posted 231 days ago by TSearch 231 days ago by TSearch +120 / -0 Kentucky GOP lawmakers remove Democratic governor's role in filling US Senate vacancies How a Senate vacancy is filled carries greater importance at a time when the Senate is closely divided along partisan lines. 11 comments share 11 comments share save hide report block hide replies
He did, but KY has a veto proof majority in the State Legislature, they already had and passed an override vote.