Feinstein's Senate Future Uncertain Amid Calls for Resignation and Temporary Replacement.

Senate Democrats plan to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee as she recovers from shingles, which has kept her out of the Senate for weeks. Feinstein's absence has led to calls for her resignation and hampered the panel's ability to advance judicial nominations. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will need to propose amending the Senate's organizing resolution, which will require consent from all 100 senators. If any senator blocked unanimous consent, the measure would require 60 votes to break a filibuster, meaning at least 10 Republicans would have to support it.