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5. Because it is one of the codified exceptions to the filibuster

Thu Apr 27, 2023, 03:02 PM

Apr 2023

the law they used specifically sets up that it passes with 50 votes and that the majority leader can't keep it off the floor. In other words, the filibuster is even more pro GOP than even I thought previously. So, here are the exceptions that I know of.

Reconciliation (mostly financial stuff), appointments, striking regulations under the law used here, overturning DC government decisions (that used to require only one house of Congress so that is an improvement). Notice anything about this list. It is pretty much a GOP wet dream. Only the first two help us.

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Feinstein absence dooms Biden rule that cuts pollution from heavy duty trucks - Ro Khanna [View all] Nelliedog Apr 2023 OP

How did it get to the floor without 60 votes? Effete Snob Apr 2023 #1

Because it is one of the codified exceptions to the filibuster dsc Apr 2023 #5

This falls within the purview of the Congressional Review Act GregariousGroundhog Apr 2023 #14

I know Feinstein is absent, but... Omnipresent Apr 2023 #2

I wonder if this was a bone for Manchin AZSkiffyGeek Apr 2023 #3

Not sure it can be vetoed Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #17

I'm reading that Biden threatenend to veto it yesterday. AZSkiffyGeek Apr 2023 #19

Thank goodness for small favours. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #21

Yup. And they all know it. Hortensis Apr 2023 #26

He had no choice dsc Apr 2023 #6

See post #14 Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #16

"AGeIsM!111" BannonsLiver Apr 2023 #4

She's only damaging her legacy at this point. NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #7

No, she's not. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #10

She should either do her job or resign. It is her that's looking bad at this point. dem4decades Apr 2023 #28

Not at all. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #29

So you don't believe reports saying she is showing signs of dementia? NickB79 Apr 2023 #33

I have heard her memory isn't what it was ripcord Apr 2023 #40

No, I don't believe Feinstein has dementia. She has had shingles. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #41

I don't agree...she needs to leave the Senate or her legacy will be tarnished...we need the vote on Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #30

I could not disagree more. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #31

Fourteen judges have been confirmed in her absence. onenote Apr 2023 #45

Could turn out to be. BUT, let's not blow off Rep. Khanna's efforts. Hortensis Apr 2023 #27

Since it can be vetoed by the president, it's a moot point. MichMan Apr 2023 #8

Half-truth hatchet job and twitter rage-bait. Of course Rep. Khanna knows better. But that emulatorloo Apr 2023 #25

He might know better, but he knows EXACTLY what he is doing. W_HAMILTON Apr 2023 #46

Exactly. It's very sleazy what he is doing. There are several Nixie Apr 2023 #49

Ro Khana... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #9

He really is aggressively attacking Senator Feinstein when it isn't appropriate. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #12

I never liked him.. for reasons I won't Cha Apr 2023 #22

Because Newsom promised to appoint a black woman to any vacancy Sympthsical Apr 2023 #23

None of this sort of thing... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #24

Not a senator, but Justice Breyer was pushed to retire womanofthehills Apr 2023 #34

That's a different situation Zeitghost May 2023 #61

Ro Khanna is wrong here GregariousGroundhog Apr 2023 #11

Can it be vetoed? Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #18

Yes it can be -- and will be -- vetoed. onenote Apr 2023 #20

Ro Khanna's whose good friends are Peter Theil, and others who support desantis. Thank goodness he JohnSJ Apr 2023 #13

Also Me. Apr 2023 #32

+1 betsuni Apr 2023 #48

Mahalo, John, for the Reality Check!! Cha Apr 2023 #50

........... JohnSJ Apr 2023 #51

David Sachs hosted an at-home fundraiser for Ro Khanna back in March. lapucelle Apr 2023 #58

Thanks JohnSJ Apr 2023 #59

Someone should send Ro a copy of the Constitutional provision describing vetos onenote Apr 2023 #15

Looks to me that Manchins vote was what overturned it. Lancero Apr 2023 #35

Khanna badly wants to be senator, IMHO Retrograde Apr 2023 #36

Khanna's post is dishonest. Biden will veto it. BlueCheeseAgain Apr 2023 #37

Really, Rho? What are you and your fellow progressives doing to bring in the votes? Hekate Apr 2023 #38

She needs to resign, like, yesterday Tarc Apr 2023 #39

Fettterman was absent for several months. Did you want him to resign? onenote Apr 2023 #43

100% Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #44

Apples and oranges Tarc Apr 2023 #52

You don't know that. onenote Apr 2023 #53

I do know that, as does any sensible person Tarc Apr 2023 #55

Nice fact free response. onenote Apr 2023 #56

That is your response? Seriously? edisdead Apr 2023 #57

You gave no facts, kid Tarc May 2023 #62

Who gave no facts? edisdead May 2023 #63

Still chirping? Tarc May 2023 #65

you literally replied days later... edisdead May 2023 #66

I stopped caring what this gentleman says for quite a while. That will not change. GuppyGal Apr 2023 #42

... lapucelle Apr 2023 #47

Boy, He Really Wants Her Job Me. Apr 2023 #54

I Do Believe Her Time Is Coming To An End Me. May 2023 #60

Manchin tries to dooms Biden agenda again. MrsCoffee May 2023 #64