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joshcryer

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11. He could be doing this so that at 3PM he introduces a motion to proced to consider.

Reply to Donkees (Reply #10)

Thu Dec 31, 2020, 01:38 PM

Dec 2020

It's only been done 28 times without consent of the majority leader. He needs to bring it up. Point out that Mitch Mcconnell did it in Oct. of 2013. Note the precedent. And then do it.

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Senate Floor Live - December 31, 2020 [View all] Donkees Dec 2020 OP

I am once again asking for a yes-or-no vote on $2,000 survival checks. Donkees Dec 2020 #1

Ah, dangit, didn't see your post. joshcryer Dec 2020 #2

Sanders up now. joshcryer Dec 2020 #3

R&K MerryBlooms Dec 2020 #4

I'm delighted that after talking on the floor of the Senate for years about socialism for the rich - Donkees Dec 2020 #5

Sanders suggested he would be using legalease. joshcryer Dec 2020 #6

He just did :) Donkees Dec 2020 #7

Sadly, he did not make a motion to proceed to consider. joshcryer Dec 2020 #8

Dick Durbin up now. joshcryer Dec 2020 #9

Bernie Sanders calls for unanimous consent that 3PM today... Donkees Dec 2020 #10

He could be doing this so that at 3PM he introduces a motion to proced to consider. joshcryer Dec 2020 #11

Thanks Donkees Dec 2020 #12

Senate Rule VIII: joshcryer Dec 2020 #14

Bernie will keep fighting. Senate floor is back LIVE... Sen. Blumenthal believes it would pass Donkees Dec 2020 #15

20 mins until Sanders can do it. joshcryer Dec 2020 #16

Senator Sanders: $2,000 Checks Now! Donkees Dec 2020 #13

Senate adjourned until 12 PM tomorrow. joshcryer Dec 2020 #17

Sanders will ask for unanimous consent to bring the both pieces of legislation up for a vote Friday Donkees Dec 2020 #18

Rand Paul would probably object. joshcryer Dec 2020 #19