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In reply to the discussion: Democratic Solution To The Filibuster: Make Them Talk (details regarding new filibuster reform pkg) [View all]Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)23. It's not a bill. It is a rule change vote at the being of the session which takes only 51 yes votes
The GOP can't filibuster it.
Cloture is not needed before the vote is taken.
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Tx4obama
Nov 2012
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It has to be ASAP. Only on the first day of session can this be changed by a simple majority.
Kablooie
Nov 2012
#3
Perhaps every DUer should remind their Senator, and Reid, before that date?
FailureToCommunicate
Nov 2012
#15
I understood your first post. I am saying not everyone agrees that a new Senate session
merrily
Nov 2012
#48
They'll all claim to be Jimmy Stewart fighting for the rights of the little guy.
Kablooie
Nov 2012
#18
and that's the point. If they have to own what the rest of us think is stupid policy,
Volaris
Nov 2012
#29
What's good about this solution is the Repubs don't have any reasonable objection.
NYC Liberal
Nov 2012
#5
I agree that the bill should be at least debated. Nobody seems to understand the word "cloture",
SleeplessinSoCal
Nov 2012
#14
It's not a bill. It is a rule change vote at the being of the session which takes only 51 yes votes
Tx4obama
Nov 2012
#23
Like your idea. Want a real filibuster too. Have signed a petition on this.
Filibuster Harry
Nov 2012
#25
I've said that all along. If their principals are that strong, let them show it.
TalkingDog
Nov 2012
#26