Concerns Renewed About Feinstein’s Mental State

NBC News reports:

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., appeared confused during a vote on a defense appropriations bill Thursday, prompting a fellow Democratic senator to step in. During a Senate Appropriations Committee markup of bills Thursday morning, Feinstein seemed to stumble on a vote.

Instead of saying the expected response of “aye” or “nay,” she began to deliver a speech expressing her support of the measure: “I would like to support a ‘yes’ vote on this. It provides $823 billion …”

About 15 seconds into Feinstein’s speech, an aide whispered in her ear. Committee chair Patty Murray, D-Wash., then told Feinstein: “Just say aye.” Aye, Feinstein said. Feinstein, 90, was later heard voting against another measure before she was corrected and switched to “yes.”

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Asked to vote on the defense appropriations bill, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) begins giving a speech: “I would like to support a ‘yes’ vote on this. It provides …”

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA): “Just say aye.” pic.twitter.com/Gw2eZ9rEMv

— The Recount (@therecount) July 27, 2023

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 90, is battling new questions about her age and health after she appeared confused while casting a vote during a Senate committee meeting. @eschulze reports. pic.twitter.com/0vK8cO0zmN

— Good Morning America (@GMA) July 28, 2023