The 115th Congress-Washington 2017

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Confirmation Vote

Capitol Visitor Center
Washington
District of Columbia

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The Governor put away her phone, pondering over what Simon had just told her. Unsure of what the next steps could be, she decided to return to the chamber to be an observer. She found herself in a throng of reporters as she left the center, entering the main halls of the capital. Her aides soon flanked her, one breaking off to issue a brief statement.

"The Governor would to state something briefly."

With the reporters quieting down, though some still shouting out questions, she stopped in her path.

"I have been informed that there has been hesitancy by several Senators on whether or not I will allow the United Nations to enforce domestic policies. I would like to clarify that this is not an endorsement for the UN to govern the United States, nor shall I ever endorse this nation losing its sovereignty through this manner, something no Congressional resolution or Presidential decree can change. We are Americans first, following American laws, an attitude I intend to take with me to the UN Headquarters."

She finished, moving through the crowd heading towards the location through which observers entered through. Her aides trailed behind her with the media splitting, some following her and others scampering to report the statement.

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Confirmation Vote

Capitol Visitor Center
Washington
District of Columbia

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The Governor put away her phone, pondering over what Simon had just told her. Unsure of what the next steps could be, she decided to return to the chamber to be an observer. She found herself in a throng of reporters as she left the center, entering the main halls of the capital. Her aides soon flanked her, one breaking off to issue a brief statement.

"The Governor would to state something briefly."

With the reporters quieting down, though some still shouting out questions, she stopped in her path.

"I have been informed that there has been hesitancy by several Senators on whether or not I will allow the United Nations to enforce domestic policies. I would like to clarify that this is not an endorsement for the UN to govern the United States, nor shall I ever endorse this nation losing its sovereignty through this manner, something no Congressional resolution or Presidential decree can change. We are Americans first, following American laws, an attitude I intend to take with me to the UN Headquarters."

She finished, moving through the crowd heading towards the location through which observers entered through. Her aides trailed behind her with the media splitting, some following her and others scampering to report the statement.

Brankers frowned at the response.

So she is a flip flopper, so much for changing the vote

[The Orion Islands]

Wilson next proceeds to lobby the Nebraska and Dakota delegations, both North and South.

[Greater Arab State]

Senate Floor

Kramer looking over to see Wilson lobbying the Nebraska and Dakota delegations proceeds to summon a paige and sends a note to the Kansas, Nebraska and Dakota delegations detailing why they should vote against. After seeing the notes off Kramer decides to attempt to divert the Wyoming Senators attention and slowly walked over to Senator Wilson.

"Good afternoon Senator, mind if I have a word with you about something for a moment?"

[The Orion Islands]

Senate Floor

Kramer looking over to see Wilson lobbying the Nebraska and Dakota delegations proceeds to summon a paige and sends a note to the Kansas, Nebraska and Dakota delegations detailing why they should vote against. After seeing the notes off Kramer decides to attempt to divert the Wyoming Senators attention and slowly walked over to Senator Wilson.

"Good afternoon Senator, mind if I have a word with you about something for a moment?"

"Sure. Why are you trying to stop a good nominee?"

[Dentali]

Fowler decides this is an opportunity to increase his standing with the white house and goes to moderate democrat senators making the pitch that the republicans objecting to the nominee are doing so because the nominee is not conservative enough. The ultra conservatives led by Amaras want a nominee that will pursue a nationalist agenda in the UN and if Mondale fails, Reed may be forced to give them that candidate. Mondale is the best they are probably going to get.

[Greater Arab State]

Senate Floor

Kramer looking over to see Wilson lobbying the Nebraska and Dakota delegations proceeds to summon a paige and sends a note to the Kansas, Nebraska and Dakota delegations detailing why they should vote against. After seeing the notes off Kramer decides to attempt to divert the Wyoming Senators attention and slowly walked over to Senator Wilson.

"Good afternoon Senator, mind if I have a word with you about something for a moment?"

"Sure. Why are you trying to stop a good nominee?"

Senate Floor

"Well, I wouldn't disagree with your perception that Governor Mondale conducted herself in a manner which befitted the office Shem is being nominated for. However, I am merely expressing my disagreement with her stance she on the United Nations. I along with other Senator find the Governor to support the United Nations in meddling in the affairs of it's member nations, particularly the United States."

[The Orion Islands]

"Sure. Why are you trying to stop a good nominee?"

Senate Floor

"Well, I wouldn't disagree with your perception that Governor Mondale conducted herself in a manner which befitted the office Shem is being nominated for. However, I am merely expressing my disagreement with her stance she on the United Nations. I along with other Senator find the Governor to support the United Nations in meddling in the affairs of it's member nations, particularly the United States."

Senator Wilson: "I heard her clarify that she would not allow that in America, and that something really, really, really bad that could not be handled by anyone would be the trigger."

[Greater Arab State]

Senate Floor

"Well, I wouldn't disagree with your perception that Governor Mondale conducted herself in a manner which befitted the office Shem is being nominated for. However, I am merely expressing my disagreement with her stance she on the United Nations. I along with other Senator find the Governor to support the United Nations in meddling in the affairs of it's member nations, particularly the United States."

Senator Wilson: "I heard her clarify that she would not allow that in America, and that something really, really, really bad that could not be handled by anyone would be the trigger."

Senate Floor

"Although the Governor did say that Senator, that was done after a increased number of Senators had voted nay. It may have been an attempt to get the nomination through by denying such accusations."

[Vaquas]

Senate Floor

Getting no response from the White House, Locklear returned to the chamber and took a deep breath before glancing at Amaras.

"Aye."

Internally, Locklear regretted the decision, but she was going to stick by it. Seeing this as an opportunity now, she approached her fellow Alaskan and engaged him in a friendly conversation meant to turn him towards the nominee.

[United City States of Oceania]

Senate Floor

Having nothing else to do, Sunshine decided to continue working on a bill she had begun drafting the previous day.

[Imperial Esplanade]

Senate Chamber

Once somewhat concluding the conversation with his Floridian counterpart, Phillip Prejean caught sight of a note being passed to him. Accepting it, Prejean retreated back to his desk to fetch his reading glasses, and quickly skimmed over it once he arrived back to his desk. Upon reading the note twice, Prejean looks around and over toward Kramer, waiting for the Alabama Senator to finish what he seemed to be doing in order to catch his glance, yet then quickly nods in agreement, adding a thumb's up gesture in addition, once the opportunity arose for him to signal the agreement to Kramer.

Turning back around, Prejean goes back to work, discussing the bill with some other fellow Republican Senators, this time being the New York, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Georgia counterparts of his, slowly making his way back around to his desk once more, officially finishing his gingerly, yet also modest, lobbying effort. While the UN ambassador was certainly a major position, it wasn't one he deemed worthy of expending too much of his political clout and capital in the chamber floor.

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

Brankers looked at the note that he received, which arrived late due to the tardiness of an agent... the President's deal was too good to pass up. Brankers took a deep breath.

"Mr. President I change my vote to Aye"

[Tallahassee News Station]

Brankers looked at the note that he received, which arrived late due to the tardiness of an agent... the President's deal was too good to pass up. Brankers took a deep breath.

"Mr. President I change my vote to Aye"

Now that he was voting Aye, the whip note was delivered to Brankers

[The Orion Islands]

Senator Wilson: "I heard her clarify that she would not allow that in America, and that something really, really, really bad that could not be handled by anyone would be the trigger."

Senate Floor

"Although the Governor did say that Senator, that was done after a increased number of Senators had voted nay. It may have been an attempt to get the nomination through by denying such accusations."

Senator Wilson: "I believe that she is genuine and she will not wimp out against China."

[Prolieum]

Senate Floor-Chair

"With all votes tallied, the clerk will assess the vote."

[Greater Arab State]

Senate Floor

"Although the Governor did say that Senator, that was done after a increased number of Senators had voted nay. It may have been an attempt to get the nomination through by denying such accusations."

Senator Wilson: "I believe that she is genuine and she will not wimp out against China."

Senate Floor

Upon hearing the Chair, Kramer made his reply to Senator Wilson.

"Well, we shall now see whether the rest of the Senate agrees with you or I, Senator." Kramer said softly before returning to his desk.

[Tallahassee News Station]

Senate Floor-Chair

"With all votes tallied, the clerk will assess the vote."

"The final vote is 48 for and 48 against. The Senate requires the President of the Senate to break the tie."

[Dentali]

Senate Floor-Chair

"With all votes tallied, the clerk will assess the vote."

"The final vote is 48 for and 48 against. The Senate requires the President of the Senate to break the tie."

Fowler's jaw drops

[Tallahassee News Station]

Stacey rubbed the top of his cane with gnarled hands. Brankers had been an inconvenience before but now he had officially crossed the line to problem, and problems needed to be dealt with

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1759
Monday
3 July
2017

McGareth goes back to his seat feeling frustrated that he was not able to make his protest of the whip and frustrated that the nominee was not defeated.

[United City States of Oceania]

Senate Floor-Chair

"With all votes tallied, the clerk will assess the vote."

"The final vote is 48 for and 48 against. The Senate requires the President of the Senate to break the tie."

Senate Floor-Chair

Sunshine looks up from her draft, mildly interested.

[Greater Arab State]

Senate Floor

Kramer, upon hearing the result of the vote, proceeded to sigh but continued to stay seated.

[Prolieum]

Senate Floor

Amaras looked briefly in the direction of the Senator from Alaska, but remained silent and did not seek any eye contact, simply making his way back to his desk to collect his things.

[Meelducan]

Senate Floor

Darnell looked at the door and briefly considered blocking it in an attempt to obstruct the Vice President from entering.