Members of Congress trying to attend former California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s funeral in San Francisco on Thursday said Republican leaders in the House of Representatives complicated their travel plans, according to a report from KGO-TV. The outlet said 30 senators and several members of the House planned to fly from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco to attend the memorial service at City Hall on Thursday. But California Rep.
“It’s just sad commentary on the House Republican leadership where they wouldn’t allow a plane to come back so her colleagues can pay tribute to this great legislator, great senator, remarkable leader,” Thompson told KGO. “I’m assuming some people will not be able to make it because of that.” The outlet reported that the crew of a plane carrying Vice President Kamala Harris to San Francisco for the service was able to accommodate some senators who wished to attend the funeral.