Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, says she would oppose a bill to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller scheduled for markup Thursday if Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) successfully adds an amendment requiring Mueller to be more accountable to Congress.
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"There are three specific portions that I have problems with, and I believe others will have problems with," Feinstein said.
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"In the name of transparency we should not create new reporting requirements that could bring about obstruction or political pressure," Feinstein said at last week's committee meeting.
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The amendment would require the special counsel to inform Congress about changes to the scope of the probe in addition to explaining prosecutorial decisions, as well as provide Congress with advance notice of the dismissal of a special counsel.
Feinstein says she is hopeful the amendment will be changed before the markup on Thursday.
Committee members have seen a draft of Grassley's amendment, but he has not yet made it public.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) says even if the bill passes out of committee, he will not bring it to the floor for a vote.
Feinstein threatens to oppose special counsel bill over GOP amendment (CNN)