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72. It is the Merkley package that is being considered. See article link below

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Nov 2012

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here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/15/democrats-filibuster-reform_n_2141382.html

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Filibuster Reform Now Official – Reid Presents New Filibuster Rule [View all] Segami Nov 2012 OP

Good Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #1

Good...will it pass? haikugal Nov 2012 #2

That's an important question struggle4progress Nov 2012 #3

I believe it only takes a simple majority for it to pass... Spazito Nov 2012 #4

But which way will Sen Lieberman vote? Oh yeah, he is gonzo. Yea! nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #6

Yep, he's gone and there are more Democrats in the Senate come January... Spazito Nov 2012 #8

And importantly, more progressive Democrats. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #31

I assumed Reid would bring this to a vote after Jan 1 when INdemo Nov 2012 #33

I also think that is the case. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #40

Yes, the article says he'll do this in January... Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #68

But if debate occurs will simple majority pass it bjobotts Nov 2012 #76

51 Votes Take It... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #5

" The filibuster could be changed by majority vote, but only on the 1st day of the session" Segami Nov 2012 #10

"Under current Senate rules, a rule change itself could be coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #24

The debate will hinge on the "Constitutional Option" first argued by ... Spazito Nov 2012 #38

Thanks. Bookmarking for later study - n/t coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #39

marking this for a read theKed Nov 2012 #59

HOW TO END THE FILIBUSTER FOREVER Zorra Nov 2012 #60

We don't want to end it. We want to make it extraordinary. aquart Nov 2012 #78

Here is a current article with some details ... Tx4obama Nov 2012 #80

Watch this 2naSalit Nov 2012 #41

Whip lobodons Nov 2012 #19

If not, it will be the corporatist Third Way GOP allies who prevent it from passing. nt Zorra Nov 2012 #34

Looks Pretty Good, Sir The Magistrate Nov 2012 #7

So even Harry Reid doesn't like being lied to. I have to tip my hat to him for running the Senate byeya Nov 2012 #9

The hag from texas won't be there this time. julian09 Nov 2012 #58

Just know.... AZ Mike Nov 2012 #11

Well, Orange John already *looks* like an ant under a magnifying glass on a sunny day Fumesucker Nov 2012 #20

Well yes and no. eqfan592 Nov 2012 #22

I don't see how it can force boner to do anything. littlewolf Nov 2012 #56

There are things The Senate votes on that The House doesn't: Supreme Court Justices... Tx4obama Nov 2012 #71

I concede your point that "it turns The Speaker into a one-man cloture", Volaris Nov 2012 #84

This is a blog. I see NOTHING in the MSM on Reid actually doing anything (yet). ReallyIAmAnOptimist Nov 2012 #12

Here is Senator Reid's own words on it... Spazito Nov 2012 #16

But nowhere else does it say CitizenPatriot Nov 2012 #21

There will be reform, that is what Senator Reid has stated... Spazito Nov 2012 #27

Again, absolutely nothing specific. former9thward Nov 2012 #44

Ahhh, so saying there will be reform and showcasing the Udall measure.... Spazito Nov 2012 #45

I doubt you do.... former9thward Nov 2012 #47

It is the Merkley package that is being considered. See article link below Tx4obama Nov 2012 #72

Here is a link to the 'newest' news about The Senate filibuster reform Tx4obama Nov 2012 #82

Here is a link with the newest news ... Tx4obama Nov 2012 #81

The newest news is on the link below Tx4obama Nov 2012 #73

Good! This does not end the fillibuster hootinholler Nov 2012 #13

Rec! krispos42 Nov 2012 #14

Sounds great !! kentuck Nov 2012 #15

Just think how different things would have been if Harry'd done this in 2009. smokey nj Nov 2012 #17

Republicans do it since they now just file a paper and don't stand speaking for hours upi402 Nov 2012 #18

Too half-assed. Simple majority vote should be what passes. Comrade_McKenzie Nov 2012 #23

I agree. Warren Stupidity Nov 2012 #61

And here, from my corner, I am bringing out the pom poms nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #25

We will still have grid lock, mick063 Nov 2012 #26

Did Harry Reid actually say this today or yesterday? graham4anything Nov 2012 #28

The 'newest' info is on the link below Tx4obama Nov 2012 #77

Solidarity with all who FIGHT Congress! patrice Nov 2012 #29

K & R Change has come Nov 2012 #30

So, on Dec 10, 2010, Sen Sanders filibustered the tax-cut extension deal for 8 hrs, 34 minutes. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #32

Yeah, me too. I'll believe it when I see it. barnabas63 Nov 2012 #36

Exellent. Make them stand there and defend their actions. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #35

This is a Better Development Than Invoking the Nuclear Option On the Road Nov 2012 #37

I'll believe it when I see it. Gregorian Nov 2012 #42

I hope it passes, but I wouldn't put money on it. It's the U.S. Congress, after all. nt valerief Nov 2012 #43

So, how are they going to change the rule??...with 60 votes? or a simple majority? Hulk Nov 2012 #46

How is this 'official'? Are you saying that Reid has endorsed this approach? grantcart Nov 2012 #48

It is the Merkley package that is being considered. See article link below Tx4obama Nov 2012 #74

thanks grantcart Nov 2012 #83

There are no real filibusters, just threats The Wizard Nov 2012 #49

great graphic Coyotl Nov 2012 #50

K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #51

It's an excellent start, but I'd like to see the filibuster killed entirely. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #52

"Handshake deal"! With a senator!? rock Nov 2012 #53

As I Recall DallasNE Nov 2012 #54

Very Good! UCmeNdc Nov 2012 #55

There is nothing new here in this blog post, just a rehash of comments/proposals made recently. PoliticAverse Nov 2012 #57

Did you miss the 3rd from last paragraph in the OP? Sounds like a plan to me-- ProgressiveEconomist Nov 2012 #64

Senators have NOT been talking about what is in the OP. See the Merkley package on link below Tx4obama Nov 2012 #75

seems good to me! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #62

BRILLIANT! Reid's proposed rule would virtually eliminate one of TWO filibusters to which every ProgressiveEconomist Nov 2012 #63

BROVO libodem Nov 2012 #65

Some Dems have said "don't do this" . . . MrModerate Nov 2012 #66

Seeing is believing. GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #67

Senator Reid has NOT yet released details of the new filibuster reform rule Tx4obama Nov 2012 #69

The 2nd link in the OP and The Addicting Info link end up at yesterday's HuffPo article below link Tx4obama Nov 2012 #70

Probably the best thing to happen to regain a "functioning" government. southerncrone Nov 2012 #79

One can only hope. aandegoons Nov 2012 #85