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In reply to the discussion: Democratic Solution To The Filibuster: Make Them Talk [View all]Kaleva
(36,294 posts)15. But that was an extremely rare event
Now, all it takes is for a single senator to make a phone call in order to hold up legislation or a confirmation.
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No. The filibuster does protect the voice of the minority. Yes it's been abused
HereSince1628
Nov 2012
#23
"the guarantee that a minority as small as 1 senator can plead a case"
Warren Stupidity
Nov 2012
#24
Well, that's the current circumstance yes. And yes, there is no doubt it is a tool to delay.
HereSince1628
Nov 2012
#26
It's sort of difficult to look at this graph and not see an increased use of filibuster
HereSince1628
Nov 2012
#34
If they eliminated the rule that allows them to merely declare a filibuster without actually having
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#27
Use McCain's craptastic threat to filibuster a Rice nomination as the perfect excuse
RomneyLies
Nov 2012
#12
Mr Reid, my suggestions for the opposing party filibustering are as follows:
MyOpinion-2
Nov 2012
#17
I will believe it when I see it. I think the good Senator has acted tough before with
rhett o rick
Nov 2012
#20
One potential BIG problem with this reform: QUORUM CALLS could keep way more
ProgressiveEconomist
Nov 2012
#21
Reference on quorum calls during filibusters: a 2011 CRS paper st senate.gov:
ProgressiveEconomist
Nov 2012
#22