Ted Cruz objects to MS awareness resolution

Senators Ted Cruz, R-Tex., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Cal., sparred over the Second Amendment at today's assault weapons hearing, with Cruz urging lawmakers to remember the Constitution as they debate gun laws, and Feinstein firing back, "I'm not a sixth grader," noting she's been dealing with this issue for decades.

Updated: 3/19, 8:10 am

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has only been in the Senate a few months, but he's already made it clear he's not planning to take a low-key approach to governing. Within his brief tenure as senator, he's gotten in a sparring matches with a senior senator, earned scolds from a member of his own caucus, and passionately recited Shakespeare during a 13-hour filibuster of the Obama administration's drone program.

Last week, he signaled he's not against opposing some of the routine Senate resolutions that pass through the Senate frequently - and which represent some of the only legislation the chamber is able to easily pass these days: As Politico first reported, he objected to a resolution honoring Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

According to Politico, Cruz objected to unanimous consent on the resolution due to an issue with how the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition was described in the legislation.

Cruz's staff, however, says the senator supports the substance of the resolution, but didn't have enough time to properly review its language.

"Senator Cruz does not oppose the substance of the MS resolution, and he never did. Unfortunately, the sponsors of this resolution circulated their request for unanimous consent less than 48 hours before they wanted it passed," said Cruz spokesman Sean Rushton, in a statement to CBS. "A member of Sen. Cruz's staff--who herself suffers from MS--asked for time to review the language, and to perhaps suggest revisions to the language, as is typical. It appears that Senate Democratic staff, instead of working to ensure unanimous consent, instead decided to leak this story to try to malign Senator Cruz."

Correction: This piece originally stated that Cruz voted against the resolution. He actually objected to it.

[dylan_89]

I find it funny how everyone always criticizes Texas. Have you ever been there? Awesome place with great people. If it wasnt for Texas this country would fall apart. Dont believe me look at how much they produce in this country.

[reubenrcbs]

The man is against everything that is human. Only Texas produces people like this. What's wrong with that State? Too much oil in the water and not enough brains.

[GOP-R--Con-Men]

Ted Cruz was born in Canada so no chance of this idot being president.

[iam4honesty]

WAY TO GO, TEXAS!! You folks keep sending complete jerks to Washington... can't you find even one sane person in that god forsaken state to elect?

[kimberlyrobyns]

As someone who has had MS for almost 10 years, I actually feel bad for the guy. I really believe, like the story says ( if anyone actually read the story), that he asked for more time to add revisions since it was presented 48 hours in advance with numberous other resolutions. What is offensive, is that MS Awareness has been used a political tool. This has nothing to do with MS, and everyone knows it.

[kimberlyrobyns]

sorry for the repost.....

[kimberlyrobyns]

As someone who has had MS for almost 10 years, I actually feel bad for the guy. I really believe, like the story says ( if anyone actually read the story), that he asked for more time to add revisions since it was presented 48 hours in advance with numberous other resolutions. What is offensive, is that MS Awareness has been used a political tool. This has nothing to do with MS, and everyone knows it.

[TJphoto]

Part of the Team that's helping the GOP reinvent itself. Way to go!

[savvyheat]

OMG.... How Offensive!
Senator Cruz and his staff of which one member who has MS, actually wish to take the time to read the resolution. I can see why this guy gets the Lefties and the Lazy members of the GOP all Lathered up! He cares more about Liberty and the Constitution than he does about those who wish to malign him personally. Was glad to see John McCain and Dianne Feinstein apologize to the Junior Senator. Sad to see some in the press try and distort the real issue here, but hardly surprised.

[kimberlyrobyns]

Absolutely!!!

[cjkahler]

This is the Pee Wee Herman of the Reich-wing GOP/Tea Party!
And the GOP thinks it will win another election. LMAO

[democracy8]

A simple standard resolution on an Awareness week needs to be reviewed? What a lazy POS.

[paullynskey]

Why can't all people be as smart as a liberal! By the way, Democracy 8, I have a contract I will be sending you that commemorates how wonderful and smart you are. I'll just send the signature page though so you don't have to bog yourself down in the fine print.

[AttilaThePlumber]

I demand to see his birth certificate !