What is the time limit for rules changes in the Senate?

[Pryderi]

Reid can't delay filibuster rules changes for later in the year. Doesn't it have to happen NOW????

[Cleita]

1. Here's a couple of links about it.

http://www.minnpost.com/eric-black-ink/2013/01/strange-dishonesty-filibuster-reform-and-longest-day

This is interesting.

An aide explained Reid will use a technical parliamentary procedure that will keep the first legislative day open indefinitely as talks continue. That way if the talks fail, he would preserve the right to make the change with just 51 votes.

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130103/NEWS010605/301030054/Protesters-urge-Sen-Mitch-McConnell-support-filibuster-rule-changes

[Pryderi]

2. Excellent! Thank you. :) n/t

[PoliticAverse]

3. Reid can keep the option open indefinitely by extending the 'first legislative day' by

continually recessing the Senate.

[Pryderi]

4. ...and waiting for us to forget. n/t

[PoliticAverse]

5. Apparently they have only 48 of the 50 votes necessary at the moment...

See: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/03/filibuster-reform-senate_n_2405008.html

[Pryderi]

6. We're forgetting. nt

[PoliticAverse]

7. Jan 21 is getting close...

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