Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota stated Sunday that fellow Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein “made the right decision” by quickly relinquishing her seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee to a different Democrat throughout her extended go away of medical absence.

Democrats on the panel have been with out the votes to advance President Biden’s judicial nominees since Ms. Feinstein’s absence started in February after the 89-year-old was recognized with shingles.

“I think she made the right decision to step off the Judiciary Committee,” Ms. Klobuchar stated on ABC’s “This Week.” “I serve on that committee, and we cannot advance judges or legislation with a missing person because of the close vote.”

Questions about Ms. Feinstein’s cognitive well being have mounted in Washington for years. She isn't searching for reelection in 2024 for the California U.S. Senate seat she’s held for greater than 30 years however has made clear she has no intention of resigning earlier than her time period ends.

Two House Democrats — Reps. Ro Khanna of California and Dean Phillips of Minnesota — have publicly known as for her resignation.

If Ms. Feinstein doesn't come again within the coming months, Ms. Klobuchar recommended it could solely then be acceptable to debate resignation.

“When you look at the history, people have returned to the Senate when they’re sick. She says she has shingles,” Ms. Klobuchar stated. “Months down the road here, I think you get to that moment of that decision point. But right now, she says she’s going to return.”

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