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FBaggins

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29. Not just for reconciliation

Reply to scarletwoman (Reply #21)

Wed Apr 7, 2021, 09:19 PM

Apr 2021

his vote is also needed in order to uphold the parliamentarian's view. The parliamentarian only has power to make the decision if there are 51 votes behind her.

And he just hinted that he's not on board.

If the filibuster is eliminated or budget reconciliation becomes the norm, a new and dangerous precedent will be set to pass sweeping, partisan legislation that changes the direction of our nation every time there is a change in political control. The consequences will be profound — our nation may never see stable governing again

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On Rachel just now, she announced that the Senate parliamentarian... [View all] brush Apr 2021 OP

and screw Joe Manchin.....🤬 🤬 🤬 a kennedy Apr 2021 #1

Huh? You do understand that we still need his vote to get to 51 for reconciliation, right? scarletwoman Apr 2021 #21

I know....just saying I for one am sick of his powers within the Senate. a kennedy Apr 2021 #26

Not just for reconciliation FBaggins Apr 2021 #29

We need all our Dems plus Kamala to make 51 IronLionZion Apr 2021 #22

Manchin is part of the script grantcart Apr 2021 #23

I read earlier that it was only one more this year. secondwind Apr 2021 #2

This is still being covered right now on Rachel. Turn on your TV. brush Apr 2021 #3

The Hill goes into detail. I find it very confusing too. I will have to digest it slowly. applegrove Apr 2021 #5

Awesome news! FakeNoose Apr 2021 #4

includes this yr and next yr til the current congress expires after mid-terms nt msongs Apr 2021 #6

:) We know why, and this is fabulous news! I'm expecting Hortensis Apr 2021 #7

Unfortunately we live under a system where individual congresscritters can block anything. UTUSN Apr 2021 #8

three total, not three more qazplm135 Apr 2021 #9

It's not this year, it's this *Congress*, and she misconstrued it a bit Fiendish Thingy Apr 2021 #10

In other words, we've just been given the chance to pass the infrastructure bill in two parts... brush Apr 2021 #11

The bill hasn't even been drafted yet, and I'm sure the house bill will be larger than Biden's. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 2021 #12

The point that it can be written in two parts, thereby increasing the... brush Apr 2021 #14

Yes, but Biden's two parts are likely different from the two parts that will be voted on Fiendish Thingy Apr 2021 #16

Everyone has their opinion of what will be in the final cuts... brush Apr 2021 #19

Here's the link. She says there are three more times. brush Apr 2021 #25

Unfortunately her senate rules expert... jcgoldie Apr 2021 #13

Choices have to be made, and maybe earmarks can be used to bring... brush Apr 2021 #18

And then we have next year! Three more bills! KPN Apr 2021 #15

Yippee 🥳 seta1950 Apr 2021 #17

Lawrence discussing it now. elleng Apr 2021 #20

If we get Infrastructure passed, wow Johnny2X2X Apr 2021 #24

Here's the video for those who missed it: Rhiannon12866 Apr 2021 #27

It's understood that the initiatives and policies must bear fruit. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #28