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In reply to the discussion: Democrats Plan to Kill Texas Abortion Bill With 13-Hour Filibuster [View all]Coyotl
(15,262 posts)24. Over four hours now, only has to last until midnight and it is over.
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Yeah, if they actually were interested in good governence they'd have revised the calender
NoPasaran
Jun 2013
#13
Since the legislature is due to recess by law, this might work. Can Perry call a special session?
freshwest
Jun 2013
#22
And as he's stated his biggest goal is to end abortion, he just might do so, sad to say.
freshwest
Jun 2013
#31
Sen. Deuell is being a complete moran, asking more than one question, Wendy unfazed!
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#27
Except that making abortion less accessible INCREASES cases like Gosnell's.
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#62
Some Tweets and the hashtags: --#sb5 #StandwithWendy #standwithtexaswomen #StandWithTXWomen #txlege
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#36
OMG, now the Republicans are making a fuss because someone helped Wendy put on a back brace
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#46
Jill Biden "Arguing over the technicality of a back brace which will determine what happens ...."
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#47
Here we go again, an attempt to end the filibuster by objection in the form of a question.
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#52
Sure enough, the fix was in. The crowed is now taking over the chamber and they cut off the sound.
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#61
Blue TX! We are watching history in the making to be sure, and the R's don't know what the rules are
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#63
180,000 witnesses on YouTube saw vote not completed before midnight, when the session ended by law
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#78