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In reply to the discussion: What MIGHT Have Dems Done To Stop GOP On The Fillibuster? (title change) [View all]Demsrule86
(68,556 posts)35. clearly the intent was two Senator from every state to give the smaller states some say...so
suffrage means that. It was the only way to get the constitution approved...and when the smaller states complained about an amendment process which might change this down the road...they made this not subject to amendment. We began with two in the time of the signing so clearly that is what they meant...and they said it was ot amendable so it can not be amended.
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What MIGHT Have Dems Done To Stop GOP On The Fillibuster? (title change) [View all]
eniwetok
Apr 2017
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Reform? That NO Judge be ratified by Senators representing a minority of US population
eniwetok
Apr 2017
#38
If we take back both the House and Senate, we can do a lot more than "refuse"...
regnaD kciN
Apr 2017
#52
This mean two for every state it was fought over and is very clear...never happen.
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#21
clearly the intent was two Senator from every state to give the smaller states some say...so
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#35
what's the REAL intent of the Senate? Why do you believe those civics lessons?
eniwetok
Apr 2017
#39
The Senate may flip...and we can just change it when we get it back...it is done...and consider
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#36
First of all the House has to start all money bills, the Senate has advise and consent duty.
CK_John
Apr 2017
#45
Nothing. They're not interested in anything that doesn't capitulate to them right now.
JHB
Apr 2017
#56
"Sure there are problems..." talk about an understatement! This would be a coup, not a "rule change"
tritsofme
Apr 2017
#69
Government, including the Senate, is inherently unfair and non-representative.
Calista241
Apr 2017
#62