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Nikki28

(557 posts)
Thu Mar 11, 2021, 12:33 PM Mar 2021

When are we passing the HR1

This needs more attention from congress.I am happy with the bills they are passing, but this voting rights bill is one of the most important bills that will affect all our lives from generation to generation.Have anyone heard or read anything about this bill in the news because except a few MSNBC and CNN Cuomo, I have not heard anything else.

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bearsfootball516

(6,377 posts)
1. It'll probably come front and center once COVID relief is signed tomorrow.
Thu Mar 11, 2021, 12:35 PM
Mar 2021

But before we can pass it, we have to either kill or adjust the filibuster. So that comes first, and that alone will be a hell of a fight.

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)
2. Do you think it will be passing in the Senate? If not no rush until there is more time...
Thu Mar 11, 2021, 12:48 PM
Mar 2021

for it to be the main topic of conversation to drum up support.

Nikki28

(557 posts)
3. Thank you
Thu Mar 11, 2021, 12:49 PM
Mar 2021

filibuster is key. So can they pass it and get judges confirmed with the filibuster in place?

Demsrule86

(68,565 posts)
4. Yes judges don't require 60 votes. But the HR1 currently does. Now Manchin as mentioned
Thu Mar 11, 2021, 12:54 PM
Mar 2021

reforming the filibuster and not using it in some legislation. The voting rights bill was mentioned.

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)
6. Harry Reid eliminated the filibuster for judges (and other Presidential appointments...
Thu Mar 11, 2021, 01:03 PM
Mar 2021

- except Supreme Court appointments and McConnell eliminated it for that).

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