If you support democracy, we need to eliminate the Senate filibuster.
Challenges in Government Functioning The current state of our government raises concerns about its effectiveness. A significant factor contributing to this issue is the Senate filibuster, which has effectively stymied meaningful legislation. The recent government shutdown highlights this dilemma quite clearly. This filibuster mechanism explains why Washington often seems stagnant. In response, both Republican and […]
Booker commends Merkley following significant filibuster against ‘Trump’s authoritarian methods’
On Wednesday, Democrats attempted to stall a vote on a temporary spending bill intended to reopen the government. This marks the twelfth time the Senate has addressed this bill since the government shut down on October 1. Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon kicked off an almost 24-hour speech on Tuesday at 6:23 PM, wrapping it […]
Senate Republicans discuss changes to the filibuster to prevent a shutdown
Senate Republicans are intensifying their calls for changes to filibuster rules if Democrats continue the government shutdown. However, Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has voiced his opposition to altering the safeguards that protect minority rights. Initially, there wasn’t much chatter about reforming the filibuster amidst the shutdown, but as the impasse continues, it’s become […]
Fetterman remarks that Democrats campaigned on abolishing the filibuster, but now they support it.
Fetterman Discusses Filibuster and Government Shutdown On Tuesday, the 21st day of the government shutdown, Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania shared his thoughts with reporters about the ongoing situation. He pointed out that Democrats had initially aimed to abolish the filibuster, yet now find themselves appreciating it. Fetterman expressed this sentiment at the Capitol after […]
Fetterman Makes Fun of Democrats for Supporting the Filibuster After Promising to Get Rid of It
Fetterman Critiques Democrats on Filibuster Use Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania has accused his fellow Democrats of using the filibuster to potentially keep the government shut down indefinitely, despite previously campaigning for its elimination when he was in a position of power in the Senate. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, leading the majority of Senate […]
Chip Roy suggests using a drastic measure on Senate filibuster to resolve shutdown
On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) proposed considering a “nuclear option” to put an end to the government shutdown, suggesting it could help bypass the Senate’s 60-vote requirement for reopening. Roy mentioned to reporters, “We need to look at the 60-vote threshold, which we really are.” Under current Senate rules, most legislation requires a 60-vote […]
Chip Roy suggests using the nuclear option on the Senate filibuster to resolve the shutdown.
On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) proposed employing a “nuclear option” to resolve the ongoing government shutdown, suggesting it might be necessary to bypass the Senate’s filibuster rules that require a 60-vote majority to reopen the government. “We need to reconsider the 60-vote threshold, which we really are,” Roy mentioned to reporters. Senate rules stipulate […]
It’s the GOP’s Responsibility; They Can Eliminate the Filibuster to Bypass Us
House Minority Leader Discusses Government Shutdown on CNBC During a recent appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) addressed concerns regarding potential Republican actions around a government shutdown. He noted that if the shutdown occurred due to Republicans’ refusal to negotiate, it would set a concerning precedent. “They’ve made this decision […]
Manchin aimed for Republicans to gain control of the Senate to prevent the Democrats’ filibuster strategy.
Former Senator Joe Manchin’s New Memoir Reflects on Political Struggles Joe Manchin, the former Senator from West Virginia, expressed a desire for Republican Senate control last year to curb what he saw as the Democrats’ pursuit of excessive political power. In his recently released book titled Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense, he discusses […]
Joe Manchin informs ‘The View’ hosts that Harris’ stance on the filibuster was a dealbreaker.
Joe Manchin Discusses Opposition to Kamala Harris on “The View” On Monday, Ana Navarro, a co-host of “The View,” questioned former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin about his stance on Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming 2024 election. She asked, “What was your problem with Kamala Harris? Looking back, do you still feel the […]