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jeff47

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11. Sorta

Reply to Tx4obama (Reply #10)

Fri Nov 22, 2013, 06:03 PM

Nov 2013

My understanding is blue slips and secret holds really aren't in the rules - after all, Republicans did not honor blue slips the last time they had the majority.

As for the full Senate voting without a hearing, well if the Republicans force the issue, the Democrats will respond. If that means no hearing, then that means no hearing.

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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