The Scheme 26: The Judiciary Committee Votes for Subpoenas

December 19 | Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, delivered the twenty-sixth in a series of speeches titled “The Scheme,” exposing the machinations by right-wing donor interests to capture the Supreme Court and achieve through the Court what they cannot through the elected branches of government.
Whitehouse discusses the Judiciary Committee’s vote last month to authorize Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) to issue subpoenas to right-wing billionaire Harlan Crow and court fixer Leonard Leo, two of the central characters in the Supreme Court’s ethics mess. Committee Democrats authorized the subpoenas over a wall of partisan Republican threats and obstruction.

[@farrelgeisler245]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse for your persistence in exposing the potential corruption of the Supreme Court.

[@petemavus2948]

It's beyond "potential" ALREADY. It's full frontal corruption.

[@99observer99]

Senator Whitehouse is a great American legislator. Bravo!!!

[@paulturner8040]

Amen brother!

[@cliffthatcher4574]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@B_Bodziak]

I wish he was Biden's running mate!

[@carenclemmons5002]

@@cliffthatcher4574hatch that outta the dark mess your head is in. Facts. Aren’t. Attitude.

[@kimmccormick5922]

​@@carenclemmons5002 It has been proven that Clarence Thomas and Alito both took money from billionaires who had interest in cases before the Court.

[@Diane-xh7vl]

Great work Mr Whitehouse, i enjoy seeing you hold the supreme court accountable 😁

[@donaldtemchack7751]

Senator Whitehouse is Policing the correct way and it troubles me not seeing a single Republican Senator working as hard as Senator Whitehouse to get to the bottom of the law breaking being done by Supreme Court Justices.

[@elizabethstewart12]

The fascists approve of self-serving perversion of the Constitution because they're also getting 'a piece of the action.' God approves of Republican greed since it helps to preserve the purity of his most favorite flock ever.

[@theeardrafter]

Well Said!

[@robingales6126]

Rethuglicans are different than our fathers party we need to replace and vote out the same members that voted against the pact act all of them gone

[@annhobson1975]

@@robingales6126 Exactly. You are on point.

[@nancygibson604]

They don’t work , they only take,that’s why so many states are poor

[@Spendrift1]

Thank you. Senator Whitehouse, for being true to,your oath of office and for being willing, without fear or favor to seek the truth. Keep on keeping on!

[@helenpellegrino7759]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse....

[@gizzellsherrod3036]

I'm so sick and tired😤😤 of all this cover-up just because they think they are above the law.😤

[@InfiniteLynn]

I rremember when the Committe's Republicans were trying to block the subpoenas, and Lindsey had the vapors. Senator Whitehouse is doing an outstanding job bringing this all to light.

[@uniquelylily1166]

Lol@ vapors, he so did!👍😆😎

[@madmaximilian5783]

​@@uniquelylily1166miss Lindsey flipped her wig and smudged her face paint.😄

[@jeanreed1975]

Shouldn't Whitehouse simplify his speech so GOP can understand?

[@petemavus2948]

​@@madmaximilian5783Clutched her pearls and twisted in her panties too !

[@petemavus2948]

​@@jeanreed1975Doesn't matter they'll just bang their rattles and smear feces anyway.

[@mexx8093]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse and Democrats 🙏💙🇺🇸🗳️🧢 Accountability Matters.

[@arautus]

It's a shame the media lacks the responsibility to be shining a light on this. Everyone should be paying attention to this. Thank you Senator Whitehouse and Democrats for representing We the People and not representing right-wing billionaires.

[@uniquelylily1166]

Too much intelligence is required. There's no way the press could relay what he's done for (opps) lolthe American people, which is sad.

[@arautus]

@@uniquelylily1166 It's not newsworthy enough for the media. They would rather give attention to what idiots like Marjorie Tailor Greene and Ted Cruz have to say.

[@carolapolakov3338]

So true. It requires too much attention and critical thinking. Not sexy enough.

[@petemavus2948]

​@@uniquelylily1166*FOR "the American People" if speaking of Sen. Whitehouse.

[@petemavus2948]

​@@carolapolakov3338I don't know, INTEGRITY is Truth, Beauty and pretty darn sexy to some of us.

[@janetmelton6890]

Kudos to Senator Whitehouse & the Democrats on the committee!

[@uniquelylily1166]

Absolutely! I wish Whitehouse would run for President in the future. The man is intelligent and tenacious and has worked extremely hard to find the dark money. He's amazing to watch.

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

Absolutely

[@petemavus2948]

​@@uniquelylily1166 Agree💯%, well said. 🇺🇸 Sen. Whitehouse's S-upreme C-ourt E-thics & R-ecusal T-ransparency Act Must be passed into LAW even though not one repugnican signed it when it came to The House of Representatives floor. Thank you for your work and the many Democrats who did vote *YES* for Democracy and *ACCOUNTABILITY* as well .

[@marylamb7707]

You racists just want his seat.

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

@@uniquelylily1166 I agree.

[@flockoturtles]

Thank you, Senator Whitehouse, for bringing the truth to light. Now we need to impeach the corrupt justices.

[@caroleschaefer2203]

and the rest of the Congress that denies the existence of the corruption because their money bribes mean more to them than the people they're supposedly representing.

[@twinkletoes1507]

And Senators & Reps

[@JamesClay-fl6pd]

looks like it is now time for a major house @@twinkletoes1507 cleaning!!

[@jeffchastain2977]

Give President Biden a second term and good majorities in both the House and Senate and let's get to work pulling these corrupt political hacks OFF THE COURT! But we have to VOTE BLUE all the way down the ticket.

[@patriciamurfitt4590]

Thank you so much Senator Whitehouse. You are one of the many heroes fighting for Democracy. Hopefully you all can go into the history books as the great Americans that you are. 🥰💙🎄

[@elizabethstewart12]

He scares the hell out of fascist plutocrats, which is why he should be our next President.

[@susanfrancis5471]

He’ll definitely be there.

[@splifster88]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse! Stay safe and strong! You’re doing excellent work!

[@emiliog.4432]

What a truly amazing and inspiring job being done by Senator Whitehouse. He is what a real Senator should be doing. His legacy will be one of true patriotism. Thank you Senator Whitehouse.

[@vlinder6329]

Mr. Whitehouse belongs in the WHITE HOUSE 🏛️ A Great speaker 💙

[@AK-qd7up]

Agreed.

[@eamonryan2198]

Absolutely.

[@B_Bodziak]

I agree, but he's not enough of a corporatist for the DNC to back him, unfortunately.

[@JohnCaplan]

Belongs in the s,.,....,..house

[@ellde4761]

Senator Whitehouse is exactly where he is Needed Now!

[@jbs8687]

Thank you, Senator Whitehouse. It's good to see that having ethics is not a lost art!

[@KimberleyHartway-Horn]

I'm so beyond happy that people are not only bravely standing up to these right wing criminals but, taking steps to stop them from any future corruptions.

[@dolothegreat2019]

Thank you Senator. Fighting the good fight. You put it all out there.

[@annhobson1975]

Sheldon Whitehouse for President 2028. Senator Whitehouse is one of the only senators that displays integrity at all times. He is an incredible asset to the U.S. Senate. Merry Christmas! 🎄🇺🇸❤️

[@joelbrown3479]

From the smallest state, comes the BIGGEST QUESTIONS. THANKS Senator Whitehouse.

[@charlottetracy3970]

Senator Whitehouse: Thank you for all that you do for our country! Thank you for watching over our country's laws and ethics. I know it takes a lot of work and energy and attention to detail. Thank you.

[@wabisabi6875]

It's reassuring to know that Sen. Whitehouse and others are working diligently to hold the Supreme Court accountable. We need more Senators and Congressmen like him.

[@Knucklehead123]

Tell it, Senator Whitehouse! Shout it from the rooftops - Corruption in the Highest Court! PS - Leonard Leo advised ALL of Trmp's appointments to the bench and is a bad and persistent actor.

[@emilywest6440]

Excellent, Senator Whitehouse. Thank you.

[@nancygibson604]

From Ontario,Canada,Truth Matters😊😊

[@redefiningmyself8598]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse and staff for your patriotism and loyalty to the US Constitution. Happy Holidays to you all!

[@sheilawinston4739]

You go Sheldon! FSS VOTE BLUE FOR DEMOCRACY 💙💙💙💙💙

[@freedomfinder5196]

Thank you, Senator! Agree completely with the feedback from judges, keep going. It’s necessary to see what’s contaminated before it can be cleaned up. Thank you for shining a bright light on the corruption of the SC. 🇺🇸

[@mkelpie3513]

As always, Sen. Whitehouse is on point. Thank you for your diligence and dedication.

[@msowdal]

Whitehouse and Sanders fearless truth tellers... long live such heros.

[@chrismerkel9604]

Senator Whitehouse Speaking Truth To Power! Keep Applying The Pressure.

[@helenrothberg9182]

I have great respect for this man.

[@jjlivepattern]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse for your words, work and help to hold the line for sanity and Democracy. Stay strong U.S 🇺🇸

[@JJ-gz8cd]

Thank you, Senator Sheldon for your diligent hard work! 💪💙🇺🇸!!!

[@greatsewing6061]

Outrageoous, unconscionable and disgraceful behavior by our highest court. Thank you Senator for your brilliant work.

[@Diana-jx1ju]

I believe in the judiciary committee and its authority!

[@DebbieAppelhans]

That's the problem we need more trust and the judges their are judges , that hasn't done 🤔 right for judges 🤔????$$$$?😮😮

[@theeardrafter]

This is how a public servant helps the common people. Where are the rest of these true and fair politicians right or left ready to put in the hard work for the benefit of their constituency? Thank you Senator Whitehouse

[@Look_What_You_Did]

Stop with the public servant BS.

[@uniquelylily1166]

Why should he. That's what all Reps annd Senators are, public servants.

[@theeardrafter]

@@Look_What_You_Did Welcoming your thoughts on this. But put some meat in your resistance to this fact. Sadly the lobbyists and the grift that continues to go unchecked has created an environment where politicians don't believe they are servants of the constituency. This senator actually is a prime example of what I've stated. He serves his people just as ever other elected official should. Again I'm very glad you at least put forth your thoughts. Peace and laughter to you.

[@theeardrafter]

@@uniquelylily1166 Thanks for your support!

[@madmaximilian5783]

​@@Look_What_You_Didtypical bonehead!

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

Kicking ass and taking names! Thanks Senator Whitehouse!!

[@joelmckinney16]

Many service jobs require transparency, the courts more than most.

[@rextrek]

99% of them

[@dawnfarkas5332]

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse thank you for all your truth to power work🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jerika7878]

You're truly my hero Sir. Godspeed. 🙏

[@rickhalstead8990]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse. Please keep up the good work on these important issues.

[@4seasonspix]

⭐THANK YOU, Senator Whitehouse ⭐ Keep investigating, leave no stone unturned, shine a bright light on everything you discover and uncover, call out those who try to distract, hide and cover up, and continue to keep the public informed so we can help you spread the word about your findings! #truthmatters

[@jeanine1410]

Thank you Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.

[@sharshar4532]

Thank you for keeping this corruption of the SC in the crosshairs 🇺🇸🙏💕💙💙💙

[@DennisMoore664]

I've got a lot of respect for Sen Whitehouse. Justice Thomas, and possibly Justice Alito as well, will be remembered in the history books as cautionary tales of why we have to be on guard for corruption of Supreme Court Justices.

[@placeholderlastname3418]

FINALLY!!! Thank you for your excellent work, Senator Whitehouse.

[@susanfrancis5471]

Love Senator Sheldon Whitehouse❤️🇺🇸

[@sallyhu5028]

Thank you, Senator Whitehouse, for your persistence and tenacity. And thank you, Democrats, for staying on this crucial matter. Thank you also, Rhode Island. For having the wisdom to choose Senator Whitehouse to represent your state. Over. And over. And over.

[@firequeen2194]

Now this is a true patriot! Thank you Senator Whitehouse 🙏

[@buffmf]

Thank you Sen Whitehouse.

[@deborahferrell9449]

Thank you sen. Whitehouse, keep on. The Supreme court ethics is in question

[@johnfraser6013]

Thank you for fighting for justice and integrity within our government, Senator Whitehouse. Your efforts are appreciated. 👍👍

[@therealpambo]

👏🏽 If they have nothing to hide, then they should hide nothing! It’s simple advice, if witnesses truly believe there’s nothing untoward going on behind the scenes. But we can see that there is. I would proudly wear a t-shirt with “The Scheme” printed on it.

[@uniquelylily1166]

. Print one up, I'd proudly wear it too. Along with Whitehouse for the White House 2028 🤗

[@jefferyward2246]

Sheldon Whitehouse please keep exposing these criminals for who they are and please try not to forget Ginni Thomas and her friend Clarence.

[@nancygibson604]

Republicans Never have Proof😂😂😂😂😂

[@BarbaraC02]

These reports are mind blowing. This information should be on every news outlet, TV channel and cable news channels.

[@nancygibson604]

So true

[@michelez715]

How lucky is Rhode Island to have two such outstanding public servants as Judge Frank Caprio and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.

[@annettes7460]

More legislators like Sen. Whitehouse are needed!

[@georgecarberry9222]

It is up to all Americans to help elect ppl like Senator Whitehouse in every state regardless of their party affiliation. We must clean up congress to be able to clean up everything else. Voting for the best person vs the party is where we start to clean things up.

[@leighmartin3223]

Thank you Senator. Whitehouse...for your intelligent and clear voice regarding the Supreme Court's capture from right wing donors personal interests....L. Martin

[@rosemaryporter5771]

Thank you for speaking truth...

[@parrisprice5892]

I would love to see the Honorable Senator Whitehouse run for President. One of our best and most distinguished politicians.

[@TamoraLacy]

Senator Sheldon is brilliant! Thank you for what you do🥰🥰🥰

[@tlv7257]

Rock on Sheldon! You're the best! Dig, dig, dig!

[@allancrow134]

That's what an honest Senator sounds like.

[@nancygibson604]

And should be doing

[@donaldtemchack7751]

The House and the Senate are representing the people. Their job is to exactly what Senator Whitehouse and the Democrats are doing by trying to get to the bottom of wrong doing in the Supreme Court. This is what "I" expect them to do. I am very unhappy with the supreme court when their apparent wrong doing within that judiciary and that the believe they are above the law. The founding fathers made checks and balances in place for things like this to be corrected. They did not expect the people elected into representives to try to side skirt these checks and balances. We apparently have elected the wrong type of Senators and Representatives to represent the people if they fail to police eachother. That is what we are seeing. That needs to be corrected and we need to replace those Senators and Representatives that will not do the job expected by the people.

[@georgecarberry9222]

Agree with you wholeheartedly!!!

[@angieclausen3130]

It’s amazing how money corrupts everything! He would think that judges would be above it! Thanks for taking this on!😊❤

[@lauriebengson3094]

Thank you, sir. FINALLY - a factual and metered voice of reason. Keep digging. We need you!

[@ophirdog]

Appreciate the work you do for America Senator Whitehouse. These judges do not deserve the position they hold.

[@politicsbtch]

Thank you, Senator Whitehouse. The highest court in our land has a credibility problem. Glad you're addressing it.

[@Adam_Horton]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse 🙏 💯 💙 🌊 👏

[@lindabrown3893]

Keep it up Senator!

[@chrissaris6869]

That was a profound but clear presentation, Mr. Whitehouse. Thank you.

[@abbiejoliec3133]

Love for this to be successful!

[@philip9569]

Whitehouse always the BEST!!! Vote Blue.

[@kathrynw3413]

Thank you for all the work you're doing! It is so important, and we're fortunate to have you on the the side of truth!

[@LisaCobaltblue]

Bravo!! Hold them accountable to the laws of the land. We the People demand nothing less in our Government and Supreme Court. We don't need court jesters that do the bidding of billionaires and their cronies.

[@moonstoneway2694]

Awesome and clear as can be. Thank you!

[@AndreaSwiedler]

Love this man!

[@darlulittledeer3738]

EXCELLENT presentation. Thank you.

[@charliemurphy3529]

I hope that a lot of folks will post this to their Facebook page - it is a sign of HOPE for our Democracy.

[@sweett2185]

The WSJ is a Rupert Murdock production. Thank you Senator Whitehouse. Keep pushing. We are behind you. VOTE BLUE ⚖️🗽⚖️🗽⚖️ Take care.

[@bobbolan4672]

This is a real representative of the people.

[@elvawolin6845]

History is on your side Senator Whitehouse!

[@ingridgrattidge5887]

Thank you ever so very much!!!! A democracy if we can keep it!!!!!

[@SC-su6cn]

NOW let’s get these criminal Judges in front of a Real Judge!🇺🇸

[@flamegarden]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse.

[@cliffraleighnc2997]

Dear, Honorable Senator Whitehouse, I believe I speak for the honorable, hard working people of our United States who cherish democracy when I propose a Medal Of Honor for Statemanship f

[@shirleysmith2522]

Great job! Weed those crooks out of the Supreme Court! Thank you!

[@annmeacham5643]

Good work, Senator! Keep up the pressure by speaking truth about power! 🎉🙏👏

[@daren7889]

Thank you for all the work you have been doing on the corruption in the US Supreme Court! 🤗🥰🤗🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙

[@hollyshutta3738]

I am stunned by your decency and determination. I can't thank you enough!

[@glorianolan3118]

Thank you, Senator Whitehouse, for your ongoing efforts to hold our office holders accountable. They don't mind taking the wages the public pays them, but avoid at all costs, doing the public's work. They only do the work of religious zealots and corporate thieves. The public knows this and are with you all the way to make them accountable to the public.

[@josecastaneda2199]

As a whistle blower of the California Superior Court corruption ,this vindicates what I have documented for well over a decade and a half, that the best liar wins in Court with the multiple Court shenanigans to engineering who wins. The party who pays the Bribes.

[@susanfrancis5471]

Subpoena them all Senator! ❤️🇺🇸

[@lisastrozzieri9043]

Thank you for your sustained effort to hold accountable those who would take over our counrty, for their own personal country,, via the judiciary branch of government. I shudder to think what would happen in the absence of you and your diligent investigation of this corruption!

[@froglady7491]

Maybe you will find nothing with the subpoenas, but with what has been uncovered I doubt that will be the case. Still, those that argue against the subpoenas are not fulfilling their constitutional duty to perform oversight. I thought that you stated it pretty clearly that if there is nothing to find, no harm no foul and at least you did your job. Keep fighting for the truth, and hopefully, justice will follow.

[@christinehunt2122]

Why hasnt legislation been offered to address these issues. Congress established the court and the $$ they received.......right?????...... thank you Senator......thank you.

[@anitapecoff7385]

Great work. Thank you.

[@Oscar_Vaughn_Doom]

Keep bringing them into the light Senator Whitehouse. Your work is much appreciated.

[@ladydi-pepi]

Thank you so much for sticking with this very important investigation.

[@patriciaself2957]

get it done. ✅ Hold these judges accountable for getting filthyrich.