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Tx4obama

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10. One thing is still in place: 'Blue Slips'

Reply to jeff47 (Reply #7)

Fri Nov 22, 2013, 05:57 PM

Nov 2013

If one of the two senators from the nominees state refuses to turn in their blue slip then a nominee wouldn't get their hearing, right?

I doubt that the full senate would vote on someone that has not had a hearing.

Only the cloture rule has changed is what I've heard so far.

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TPM: Why the Filibuster Change is Fantastic News for Obama. [View all] backscatter712 Nov 2013 OP

It is a big deal. k&r n/t Laelth Nov 2013 #1

Its a big fucking deal demwing Nov 2013 #8

thanks backscatter Cha Nov 2013 #2

kick kentuck Nov 2013 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author loudsue Nov 2013 #4

This should have happened in the midst of the ACA negotiations DJ13 Nov 2013 #5

The rule change does not affect legislation - only admin and judicial nominations. n/t Tx4obama Nov 2013 #9

This vote, you're right DJ13 Nov 2013 #12

I'm not so sure about this. I read yesterday that the GOP can just boycott the judiciary committee OregonBlue Nov 2013 #6

That delays the vote about 2 days. jeff47 Nov 2013 #7

One thing is still in place: 'Blue Slips' Tx4obama Nov 2013 #10

Sorta jeff47 Nov 2013 #11

In 2011 the Senate ended the practice of secret holds (vote 92-4) Tx4obama Nov 2013 #13

Thanks. I didn't know that and it's a relief to know they can't just refuse to vote someone out of OregonBlue Nov 2013 #15

IIRC, Reid can discharge the nominations from the Committee, backscatter712 Nov 2013 #14