Manchin reveals in new book that Schumer aimed for a ‘spectacle’ in the effort to abolish the filibuster.
Manchin Critiques Schumer Over Filibuster Remarks in New Book Former Senator Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) has expressed his criticisms of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in a forthcoming book, particularly regarding Schumer’s 2022 initiative to abolish the filibuster. The book, titled “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense,” is set to be published on Tuesday, […]
Texas state Senator Carol Alvarado equipped with a catheter and urine bag to support her filibuster on a redistricting bill
Texas Democratic Senator Carol Alvarado has announced her intention to filibuster a Republican-backed redistricting bill on Friday. To brace for what could be a lengthy speech, Alvarado, 57, prepared by using a catheter and attaching a urine bag. According to various sources, this is a serious undertaking that could extend for hours. Democrats from the […]
Hakeem Jeffries referred to the filibuster as a remnant of ‘Jim Crow,’ yet is now giving a lengthy speech to postpone a significant bill.
Hakeem Jeffries and the Filibuster Hakeem Jeffries has been an outspoken critic of the Senate filibuster, often labeling it as a barrier to progress. He has consistently advocated for its abolition. Yet, now he finds himself employing a procedural delay of his own, utilizing the “magic minutes” of the House to postpone the final vote […]
I Aimed to Stop the Filibuster, But Now I’m Worried the GOP Will Evade It on Immigration
Jayapal Critiques Democrats’ Approach to Filibuster and Immigration Policies During an episode of MSNBC’s “Briefing” that aired on Friday, Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) expressed her belief that Democrats should have eliminated the filibuster when they had the chance. She emphasized the need to bypass the filibuster, especially for Republicans who wish to amend tax and […]
GOP Challenges Senate Democrats on Recent Filibuster Worries as EV Mandates Are at Risk
Senate Republicans are pushing back against Democrats who are trying to change California’s position as a national leader in electric vehicle (EV) initiatives. Democratic leaders in the Senate have accused their GOP counterparts of undermining the foundational principles of the Senate by advancing measures that would permit California to prohibit the sale of new gas-powered […]
Senate Democrats Employ ‘Jim Crow’ Filibuster for the Fourth Time to Prevent Significant Bipartisan Legislation
Senate Democrats Filibuster Bipartisan Crypto Legislation On Thursday afternoon, Senate Democrats used a filibuster to prevent a vote on advancing a bipartisan cryptocurrency bill. The procedural votes, which resulted in a narrow 48-49 outcome, fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward. This proposed legislation aimed to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, […]
‘The Hypocrisy Is The Point’: Kyrsten Sinema Is Having The Last Laugh On The Filibuster
Former Independent Arizona Sen. Kirsten Cinema, a former Democrat, has a final laugh at the former Democrat colleague's attempts to end the filibuster. Sinema torched several far-left Congressional Democrats for hypocrisy against the filibuster for the majority of Senate Democrats who tried to tank government funding bills that passed the Senate in a series of […]
Sinema calls out Ocasio-Cortez, other Dems over 'sudden change of heart' on filibuster
Former Senator Kirsten Cinema (I-Ariz.) had a fierce interaction with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (DN.Y.) and other Democrats who said they had switched their stance to supporting the Upper Chamber filibuster. “The Filibuster's Change of Heart,” Cinema embarrassed Arizona Senators in a screenshot of a post from Ocasio-Cortez. Sinema's comments came when Democrats urged counterparts to […]
Kyrsten Sinema slams Dems for alleged flip-flop on filibuster following CR vote
Former Arizona Senator Kirsten Cinema, I-Ariz. has blown up some prominent democratic figures about their apparent flip-flops on the recent use of filibusters. The lawmakers are Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Dn.Y., Pramila Jayapal, and D-Wash. denounced lawmakers such as Ro Khanna and other lawmakers from D-Calif. “The change in mind at the filibuster, I see!” Cinema commented […]
Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema shames AOC, other Dems who wanted to abolish the filibuster before govt funding fracas
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) called Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and other Democrats Saturday hypocrites and pushed them using filibusters to block the GOP-backed funding bill. “I understand the change in Filibuster's heart!” Cinema needle Ocasio-Cortez once pounded Sinema for not succumbing to left-wing pressure, taking the left-wing pressure to scrap the tools. Democrats made […]