Power struggle sparks tensions among Senate Democrats | TheHill

I think there’s a lot of frustrated members who have been here for 5 years or 10 years that think that we shouldn't be the only caucus that operates by strict seniority,” said Sen. Chris MurphyChristopher (Chris) Scott MurphyPower struggle sparks tensions among Senate Democrats Overnight Defense: Lawmakers release compromise defense bill in defiance of Trump veto threat | Senate voting next week on blocking UAE arms sale | Report faults lack of training, 'chronic fatigue' in military plane crashes Senate to vote next week on blocking Trump's UAE arms sale MORE (D-Conn.). While she said that she would “like to see more opportunities for people,” she added that any changes also needed to be “fair.” The divisions boiled over when Sen. Dianne FeinsteinDianne Emiel FeinsteinPower struggle sparks tensions among Senate Democrats Feinstein pushes for California secretary of state to replace Harris in Senate The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Mastercard - Dem leaders back smaller COVID-19 relief bill as pandemic escalates MORE (D-Calif.) created a vacancy by announcing that she would step back from the Democrats' top spot on the Judiciary Committee next year. Sen. Ben CardinBenjamin (Ben) Louis CardinPower struggle sparks tensions among Senate Democrats Democratic senators urge Facebook to take action on anti-Muslim bigotry On The Money: Biden, Democratic leaders push for lame-duck coronavirus deal | Business groups shudder at Sanders as Labor secretary | Congress could pass retirement bill as soon as this year MORE (D-Md.), known for his even keeled temperament, is responsible for moderating any rules change discussions the caucus has and assembling proposals, a role he is reviving for the current debate among Senate Democrats. Patty MurrayPatricia (Patty) Lynn MurrayPower struggle sparks tensions among Senate Democrats Criminal justice groups offer support for Durbin amid fight for Judiciary spot National reading, math tests postponed to 2022 amid coronavirus surge MORE (Wash.) and Debbie StabenowDeborah (Debbie) Ann StabenowPower struggle sparks tensions among Senate Democrats Harris taps women of color for key senior staff positions Republican John James concedes in Michigan Senate race MORE (Mich.), the No. 3 and No. 4 Democrats, respectively, are the top Democrats on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and Agriculture Committee.