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sheshe2

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3. Wendy Davis did it.

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Original post)

Mon Mar 29, 2021, 05:45 PM

Mar 2021

"Partisanship and ambition are not unusual in a state capitol, but here in Texas, right now," Davis says, launching her filibuster, "it has risen to a level of profound irresponsibility and the raw abuse of power." Under Texas Senate rules, Davis can't eat, drink, use the restroom, sit, or even lean against her desk during the filibuster.

https://theweek.com/articles/462815/wendy-davis-stunning-filibuster-texas-abortion-bill

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When ya gotta pee during a filibuster... [View all] keithbvadu2 Mar 2021 OP

Bring back the peeibuster! PoliticAverse Mar 2021 #1

There are many methods known to allow for urinary and defecatory functions that abqtommy Mar 2021 #2

Wendy Davis did it. sheshe2 Mar 2021 #3

Since the representatives don't have to SharonClark Mar 2021 #4

I'm For The Talking Filibuster But.... global1 Mar 2021 #5

You do not like them. So you say. Try them! Try them! And you may. n/t PoliticAverse Mar 2021 #6