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Are all of these bills actually being filibustered, or is the threat alone now enough to prevent a vote?
Does the opposition no longer actually have to stand and speak to prevent a vote? How did this come about and what do y'all think of it?
Too many to count by now...
Sorry for the confusing question. Here's an article that seems to speak to the issue.
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/01/the-ris...
It just seems that for the last two years, the Republicans especially have managed to squash a lot of initiatives by the mere threat of filibuster, and have not actually had to get up and carry one out. Doesn't this essentially change the Senate into a house that requires 60% approval for any legislation at all? Is this constitutional?
Too many to count by now...
Sorry for the confusing question. Here's an article that seems to speak to the issue.
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/01/the-ris...
It just seems that for the last two years, the Republicans especially have managed to squash a lot of initiatives by the mere threat of filibuster, and have not actually had to get up and carry one out. Doesn't this essentially change the Senate into a house that requires 60% approval for any legislation at all? Is this constitutional?