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In reply to the discussion: The Senate has voted to proceed on the American Rescue Plan, 51-50. [View all]PatSeg
(53,214 posts)91. Yes, that's true
So many issues that we face are truly urgent and require constant vigilance.
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in deed, i celebrate our 2 newly minted, most excellent Dems GA senators everyday!!
onetexan
Mar 2021
#69
I think one of the clerks said they could read very fast and finish in 4-5 hours. LOL
HUAJIAO
Mar 2021
#61
This would normally start the 20 hours of debate time...But the reading of the bill delays timeline
Donkees
Mar 2021
#19
Hell, if I was the one reading that bill I'd skip at least every other page.....
groundloop
Mar 2021
#26
I disagree. I think a lot of Republicans, if it's made crystal clear to them
PoindexterOglethorpe
Mar 2021
#78
I watched the end of that vote. It makes me SO proud to see VP Harris sitting in that chair!
George II
Mar 2021
#54
"congressional Dems get this $1.9 trillion plan out the door in the next few weeks"
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2021
#74
Pitiful that something 70% of Americans want barely passes the Senate, with 0 GOP votes.
SunSeeker
Mar 2021
#70