Reply #3: It's not about how long the Republicans can filibuster.

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Reid can file a motion for cloture, which as I understand it, limits the discussions to 30 hours before casting an up or down vote. It's confusing and I don't really understand it too well myself, but the filibuster-days of "Mr. Smith" are over.

He'll get his vote, but it won't really amount to much other than the Republicans will be "on the record" for extending the war.

That's how I understand it. Factual corrections to what I am saying are welcome. I am speaking outside my expertise right now.:-)