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Demsrule86

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1. Why is there always a rush to blame Democrats which seems to me what this is about...you need

Reply to Upthevibe (Original post)

Wed Jan 5, 2022, 01:55 PM

Jan 2022

51 votes in order to end the filibuster. We don't have the votes...the most famous naysayers are Sinema and Manchin. But it is my opinion that there are other Democratic Senators who don't want to end the filibuster as well but are keeping their powder dry. There is nothing that can be done without 51 votes. We have a 50 50 Senate.

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Can someone here on DU please explain the current Filibuster [View all] Upthevibe Jan 2022 OP

Why is there always a rush to blame Democrats which seems to me what this is about...you need Demsrule86 Jan 2022 #1

Demsrule86...I'm absolutely NOT blaming the Democrats.... Upthevibe Jan 2022 #4

Current filibuster rules JT45242 Jan 2022 #2

JT45242... Upthevibe Jan 2022 #5

What you heard was one of several ideas about how to FIX the current filibuster rule. hedda_foil Jan 2022 #3

hedda_foil... Upthevibe Jan 2022 #6

You're very welcome, Upthevibe! hedda_foil Jan 2022 #7