WATCH: Tensions flare between Sen. Franken and Sen. Cornyn during hearing on AG nominee Sessions - @MSNBC https://t.co/RHjwMGLW7P  NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) February 1, 2017 Cruz, however, wasn't in the room while Franken spoke Wednesday, which led Cornyn to say he was acting inappropriately.