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21. There have been two other filibusters but neither were serious

Reply to cui bono (Reply #10)

Fri Feb 15, 2013, 12:37 PM

Feb 2013

One was of a Reagan Commerce Secretary by Jesse Helms for not being sufficiently anti Communist. It was ended on the first try with over 80 votes. The other was of Dirk Hempthorne for Interior by Nelson of Florida and was ended similarly. This is the first real filibuster of a cabinet nominee ever.

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So we now need 60 votes to confirm cabinet members [View all] dsc Feb 2013 OP

I hope Harry Reid is happy with himself. lonestarnot Feb 2013 #1

Yep. The thought crossed my mind. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #2

What really galls me is that if the situation were EXACTLY kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #3

Seems we are just fucked no matter win or lose. lonestarnot Feb 2013 #4

The GOP didnt get rid of the filibuster when they held the senate in 2002-2006. davidn3600 Feb 2013 #5

As I was saying. lonestarnot Feb 2013 #6

I suppose if we could put "We cave on everything" in Latin, we'd have the Democratic slogan... villager Feb 2013 #7

Nos antrum omnia Arcanetrance Feb 2013 #13

True. But I suspect next time they will get rid of it as insurance. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #8

Big time. They are not playing around. We are. n/t Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #9

It may be a while before we GET a "next time" SoCalDem Feb 2013 #16

History For The 6th Year Of A Presidency... KharmaTrain Feb 2013 #20

Yup. City Lights Feb 2013 #17

Has this happened before for a nomination? cui bono Feb 2013 #10

There have been two other filibusters but neither were serious dsc Feb 2013 #21

Because I'm not American, I may be not 'getting' something; but what puzzles me here... LeftishBrit Feb 2013 #11

Mean ole Hagel was mean to golden boy, "W". That's about all you need to know. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #12

It is a mistake to try to interpret public political discourse in this country literally. bemildred Feb 2013 #14

Down in the first round Harry, Taking a dive is his specialty Dragonfli Feb 2013 #15

I shouldn't be, but I am LOL. City Lights Feb 2013 #19

I wonder if high school government class curriculum has changed. sadbear Feb 2013 #18

Harry Reid needs to go!!!!! What a sell out!!!!! Elizabeth Warren should take his place. emsimon33 Feb 2013 #22