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 […]
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 […]