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6. I have seen multiple constitutional experts say that because this all deals with the

Reply to NewsCenter28 (Original post)

Wed Sep 15, 2021, 01:51 AM

Sep 2021

Legislative Calendar and not the Executive Calendar (like the 2 previous mini-nukes did) that it is quite possible that if they vote a carve-out for one specific thing (say voting rights), that the entire scope of the filibuster for anything on the Legislative Calendar could possibly be voided.

That would be fantastic, but the experts said that is why Manchin and Sinema are so far steadfast in their refusal for even reform, as that reform may well equal binning it for all Legislative Calendar business.

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Lawrence O'Donnell just reported on MSNBC that Schumer is set to nuke voting filibuster next week! [View all] NewsCenter28 Sep 2021 OP

That will only work if Manchin and Sinema are on board JohnSJ Sep 2021 #1

Padilla indicated that he believes they would be NewsCenter28 Sep 2021 #3

I hope so JohnSJ Sep 2021 #4

I believe Manchin sponsored the bill LeftInTX Sep 2021 #5

Sounds like he's got a week... AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #9

The charged Manchin with finding 10 Reps Johnny2X2X Sep 2021 #19

The only thing they are on board with... diverdownjt Sep 2021 #12

Schumer signaling readiness, hints that he has Manchin and Sinema on board. lagomorph777 Sep 2021 #17

Make it happen. Let's see how Manchin and Sinema play this out. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #2

If they vote for it won't be because they put democracy ahead of themselves ColinC Sep 2021 #11

Yep. Some sort of deal will be made. Irish_Dem Sep 2021 #14

I have seen multiple constitutional experts say that because this all deals with the Celerity Sep 2021 #6

Well, that confirms my suspicion, Celerity NewsCenter28 Sep 2021 #7

I fully admit that the argument is outside of my area of knowledge (at least in terms of depth of Celerity Sep 2021 #8

What to possibly look for BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #13

There's already a way around the filibuster for the debt ceiling FBaggins Sep 2021 #16

Thank you Leader Schumer! PortTack Sep 2021 #10

No. He didn't FBaggins Sep 2021 #15

Thanks for this ColinC Sep 2021 #18

I'm very skeptical that Schumer has the votes for this Jose Garcia Sep 2021 #20

You still need ALL Democrats to support him. brooklynite Sep 2021 #21