There's parliamentarians everywhere. They're supposed to interpret Roberts rules of order or any standing procedures for a body, to prevent time and energy wasted. I've seen it work at the state level. I had wondered if they could be totally trusted.
where was this parliamentarian when Obummer-care was “passed” and the House Speaker said they had to pass it before they could find out what was in the bill?
This is an ADVISORY POSITION !!
I take this as a word akin to 'mandate' meaning not serious. Is she SES?
WHO US ELIZABETH McDONOUGH?
Elizabeth MacDonough is the Senate Parliamentarian as of 2026. She has played a pivotal role in shaping legislative outcomes through her procedural rulings, particularly regarding the use of budget reconciliation and the Byrd Rule.
Key rulings in 2026 include her May 15 determination that core provisions of Republicans' ICE and Border Patrol funding package violate Senate budget rules. She found that funding for Border Patrol and unaccompanied migrant children’s screening exceeds committee jurisdiction and undermines existing protections like the Trafficking Victims Protection Reconciliation Act and the Flores Settlement Agreement. This ruling effectively blocks those provisions from advancing under reconciliation, which requires only a simple majority.
Additional responsibilities and context:
The Senate Parliamentarian provides nonpartisan procedural advice to the presiding officer and does not cast votes.
While her rulings are advisory, they carry significant weight; only the presiding officer or full Senate can override them.
MacDonough has previously ruled on major legislation, including the American Rescue Plan and Trump-era budget proposals.
The parliamentarian is appointed by the Secretary of the Senate and serves at the discretion of the majority leader.
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..."appointed by the Secretary of the Senate"
WHO IS THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE?
The Secretary of the Senate is Jackie Barber, who is responsible for maintaining legislative records, managing Senate finances, and overseeing administrative operations. This role includes handling official communications, election records, and supporting the day-to-day functions of the U.S. Senate.
The position is elected by the Senate and serves as its chief administrative officer.
We NEED TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS THUNE SENATE SWAMP ASAP!! I am sick of this.
Our IMMEDIATE swamp problems are:
Elizabeth McDonough &
Jackie Barber
JUST a LIL' FYI here...The ABOVE REPLY is WHY NOTHING IS GETTING DONE IN BOTH HOUSE(S) AND is also what the Turtle & Thune are HIDING BEHIND...those two are using the skirts to NOT FULFILL PDJT PROMISE(s)!!!!!!!!!
NO ONE should have that much power over a legislative body!!!!
The role isn't even constitutional. Needs to be permanently done away with. Why was she even allowed to continue?
When was such role started?
There's parliamentarians everywhere. They're supposed to interpret Roberts rules of order or any standing procedures for a body, to prevent time and energy wasted. I've seen it work at the state level. I had wondered if they could be totally trusted.
where was this parliamentarian when Obummer-care was “passed” and the House Speaker said they had to pass it before they could find out what was in the bill?
Wonder if there are any parallels?
Placed there to pass Obummer Care mostly.
Strictly advisory.
Yes! Just like the CDC...or FDA. Guidelines, recommendations or suggestions. AIN'T LAW TO FOLLOW, people,
Harry Reed Appointee. She needs to get smoked!
This is an ADVISORY POSITION !! I take this as a word akin to 'mandate' meaning not serious. Is she SES?
WHO US ELIZABETH McDONOUGH?
Elizabeth MacDonough is the Senate Parliamentarian as of 2026. She has played a pivotal role in shaping legislative outcomes through her procedural rulings, particularly regarding the use of budget reconciliation and the Byrd Rule.
Key rulings in 2026 include her May 15 determination that core provisions of Republicans' ICE and Border Patrol funding package violate Senate budget rules. She found that funding for Border Patrol and unaccompanied migrant children’s screening exceeds committee jurisdiction and undermines existing protections like the Trafficking Victims Protection Reconciliation Act and the Flores Settlement Agreement. This ruling effectively blocks those provisions from advancing under reconciliation, which requires only a simple majority.
Additional responsibilities and context:
The Senate Parliamentarian provides nonpartisan procedural advice to the presiding officer and does not cast votes. While her rulings are advisory, they carry significant weight; only the presiding officer or full Senate can override them. MacDonough has previously ruled on major legislation, including the American Rescue Plan and Trump-era budget proposals. The parliamentarian is appointed by the Secretary of the Senate and serves at the discretion of the majority leader. 👇 ..."appointed by the Secretary of the Senate"
WHO IS THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE?
The Secretary of the Senate is Jackie Barber, who is responsible for maintaining legislative records, managing Senate finances, and overseeing administrative operations. This role includes handling official communications, election records, and supporting the day-to-day functions of the U.S. Senate.
The position is elected by the Senate and serves as its chief administrative officer.
We NEED TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS THUNE SENATE SWAMP ASAP!! I am sick of this.
Our IMMEDIATE swamp problems are: Elizabeth McDonough & Jackie Barber
I read this as Jackie Barber APPOINTED Elizabeth McDonough...is this correct?
https://www.senate.gov/about/officers-staff/secretary-of-the-senate.htm
These 2 women are CONTROLLING OUR LIVES and it's WRONG, because we DID NOT ELECT THEM TO STOP MAGA PROGRESS! I'm 😡
JUST a LIL' FYI here...The ABOVE REPLY is WHY NOTHING IS GETTING DONE IN BOTH HOUSE(S) AND is also what the Turtle & Thune are HIDING BEHIND...those two are using the skirts to NOT FULFILL PDJT PROMISE(s)!!!!!!!!!
NO ONE should have that much power over a legislative body!!!!
Oh, 👍 I get the 'fyi' big-time. My britches are a lil hot this morning reading about these stunts, systems and semantics.
Thune knew. He is a rat.