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In reply to the discussion: why aren't DEMS refusing to confirm ANY new appointments [View all]Toorich
(391 posts)17. Senate Democrats
in November 2013 exercised the "nuclear option" to be able to shut down filibuster with a 51-49 vote, not the Rule 22 requirement
of a 60-40 vote for cloture. That was to get Obama judges on Circuit Court that were blocked by the Repugs.
Whatsoever the Democrats soweth, that shall they also reap.
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Here's The Simple Answer. Dems Don't Have Enough Votes to Stop Any Confirmations
Indykatie
Jun 2020
#39
In the Senate there are not enough of us...Because Hillary gave ONE speech once, people who
Eliot Rosewater
Jun 2020
#2
Still can't believe so many people were stupid enough to believe a nutty conspiracy theory
betsuni
Jun 2020
#13
i guess the filibuster was destroyed as an option for lower tier nominees
SiliconValley_Dem
Jun 2020
#11
We don't have the votes either way...and McConnell would have done the same.
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#22
We don't have a Senate majority...It is quite simple and why I told everyone I spoke with to vote
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#21
We have under 50 votes...and if do you really believe that McConnell wouldn't have gotten rid of
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#25
Stunning ignorance here. Democrats are in the minority, the rules don't allow them to do this.
tritsofme
Jun 2020
#31
i am not "eviscerating" anyone. merely asking what they can do to stop confirmations
SiliconValley_Dem
Jun 2020
#35
and was answered. quit looking for ill intent where there is none. just want Trump stopped
SiliconValley_Dem
Jun 2020
#38