Senior Democratic lawmaker faces calls to resign amid absence from the Senate
- Rep. Rashida Tlaib urged Sen. Dianne Feinstein to step down due to Feinstein's prolonged absence from the Senate.
- Feinstein's absence has allowed Senate Republicans to pass legislation and left Democrats short-handed.
- Tlaib is the third House Democrat to publicly call for Feinstein to resign.
- Feinstein's spokesperson said the senator intends to return once doctors clear her for travel.
- Those calling for Feinstein's resignation cited her age, health issues, and questions about her mental fitness.