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In reply to the discussion: Should the US Senate remain as it is? [View all]PufPuf23
(8,774 posts)81. Split large population states, add DC and Puerto Rico as States, and end filibuster would preserve
the original intent of the Senate and improve representative democracy at the State and Federal level.
Ending the filibuster is the most practical now, splitting states would be much more involved. Adding DC and Puerto Rico is somewhat in between as far as implementation and las a leg up politically now.
The Senate would be expanded as each split State would add Senators.
I would propose that California and Texas be split into 3 states and New York and Florida be split into two States.
The split States and new States would add 16 Senators to the Senate.
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I actually don't think we should abolish it. But am sympathetic to arguments for doing so
ColinC
Jan 2022
#60
It certainly will if there is a dissolution of the union of the States, with the Senate itself being
Celerity
Jan 2022
#37
It's always good to have open discussions - go read your Franklin and Washington
dwayneb
Jan 2022
#82
Talk, talk and more talk. There is no way to do it. The filibuster is not going anywhere...
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#74
You are assuming that all other Democrats are on board...not sure if that is true...in any case
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#77
Changing the electoral college requires a constitutional amendment...and that is not possible.
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#84
The EC compact won't pass a court challange in my view. And even if it did...any state could
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#88
No, it was specifically set up to have 2 Houses. One by population and one by states.
marie999
Jan 2022
#29
If we didn't have the Senate, then Democrats would have controlled congress for only
brooklynite
Jan 2022
#65
Which is easier, amending the Constitution or convincing people to vote for Dems?
In It to Win It
Jan 2022
#38
The senate is ok the way it is, except: GET RID OF THE DAMNED FILLIBUSTER!
Trailrider1951
Jan 2022
#45
And the founding fathers decided to allow it; along with equal representation in the Senate
brooklynite
Jan 2022
#64
That is a hard no for me...and given the GOP strength in state houses, we would
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#75
Of course it should be reformed. It doesn't work well anymore. However, it won't happen so there
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#72