Senator Shelley Moore Capito Greets Grandchildren During Senate Appropriations Markup

Personal Privilege and Family

• 📌 Senator Shelley Moore Capito took a moment of personal privilege during a Senate Appropriations markup meeting.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 She welcomed her three grandchildren, Celia, Charlie, and Rose Capito, who were present at the hearing.
• 👋 Capito encouraged her grandchildren to wave, stating, "Let's give them a good show," and "I talk about you all the time. They want to know you exist."

Manager's Amendment and Unanimous Consent

• 📜 Following the personal moment, Capito offered a manager's package containing amendments for the labor HHS bill.
• ✅ She noted that the package had been negotiated and agreed to by both sides.
• 🤝 The manager's amendment was adopted by unanimous consent after no objections were heard.

Observational Remark

• 💡 Acknowledging the unique situation, the Chair commented on Capito's cleverness in bringing her grandchildren to the markup.
• 🤔 The Chair humorously inquired if this meant there would be no negative amendments offered to the bill.