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In reply to the discussion: Schiff would abolish filibuster, end the Electoral College in his pro-democracy plan [View all]
SlimJimmy
(3,251 posts)62. Unconstitutional
No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.
https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/full-text
https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/full-text
But an interstate pact would indefinitely end it
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Schiff would abolish filibuster, end the Electoral College in his pro-democracy plan [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Jan 2024
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I am too...I have been wondering for some time why no one seemed to try to tackle those issues, and
Escurumbele
Jan 2024
#19
Which of the other Democratic Senators has said they want to get rid of the filibuster?
former9thward
Jan 2024
#33
Several other Democrats weren't supporting end8nf the filibuster...they just stayed quiet.
brooklynite
Jan 2024
#56
I like Schiff... but if he's elected in November... California has no women Senators.
WarGamer
Jan 2024
#7
I'm voting for Porter. I think Schiff is a great legislator, but I think Porter would kick some GOP ass.
ificandream
Jan 2024
#15
And? Would it be better if CA had Marsha Blackburn as a Senator as she is a woman? nt
kelly1mm
Jan 2024
#98
Exactly. Some believe there are ways to neuter the EC without an Amendment.
Silent Type
Jan 2024
#50
To permanently and conclusively end it, yes. But an interstate pact would indefinitely end it
ColinC
Jan 2024
#36
So ... we need an Act of Congress AND the success of the National Popular Voter Interstate Compact
RandomNumbers
Jan 2024
#64
I don't disagree that we need an amendment, but I think it would hold up a little better than you say
ColinC
Jan 2024
#81
I don't know what that means. What would stop a determined legislature and governor from backing out?
tritsofme
Jan 2024
#92
It isn't a compact,it is state law. If the law requires they process the votes a certain way, they cannot go against it.
ColinC
Jan 2024
#94
Jim Crowe hold over needs to be in the history books, like the Confederate Flag.
Bluethroughu
Jan 2024
#51
" getting rid of the Electoral College, expanding the Supreme Court and eliminating the filibuster."
Talitha
Jan 2024
#52
Always a good idea when you're in the majority. Always a bad idea when you're in the minority.
SlimJimmy
Jan 2024
#63
He can work to abolish the filibuster. He hasn't a chance of eliminating the Electoral College.
brooklynite
Jan 2024
#58
Unfortunately, some of his proposals aren't feasible short of changing the Constitution.
LudwigPastorius
Jan 2024
#90
The Court and Filibuster are doable quickly with a majority in congress. I believe it takes a Constitutional Amendment
Rafi
Jan 2024
#101
He is a gem. I will be donating to his campaign bc they have gone after him
FlyingPiggy
Jan 2024
#111