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Dems started with a majority in both houses back in 2009-2010. Still didn't stop the GOP from filibustering and pulling out all the stops. This is a real test
by TAForObvReasons 10y ago
Dems started with a majority in both houses back in 2009-2010. Still didn't stop the GOP from filibustering and pulling out all the stops.
This is a real test of the spine of the democratic party. Will they pull the same stunts the GOP did back then? Who knows
- buckbova 10y agoNew rules since then. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibuster_in_the_United_States_Senate#Changes_in_2013 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibuster_in_the_United_State... > The new rules remove the requirement of 60 votes in order to begin debate on legislation and allow the minority two amendments to measures that reach the Senate floor, a change implemented as a standing order that expires at the end of the current term. In the new rules, the amount of time to debate following a motion to proceed has been reduced from 30 hours to four. Additionally, a filibuster on the motion to proceed will be blocked if a petition is signed by eight members of the minority, including the minority leader.