GOP demands all-nighter, but doesn’t show

[n2doc]

Senate Republicans have refused to yield back any debate time on nomination votes out of frustration that Democrats unilaterally changed the Senate filibuster rules last month.

The rule change means only 51 votes are needed to end a filibuster on nominations below the level of the Supreme Court. Previously, 60 votes were needed.

Republicans are upset that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) triggered the “nuclear option” to make the change last month. It allows the Senate’s rules to be changed by a majority vote.

The Senate has been in session debating nominations non-stop since 2 p.m. on Wednesday and is expected to have to work through the weekend if Republicans don’t allow shorter debate times.

Republicans have used the time to criticize the rule change and ObamaCare. But early Friday morning, no one was on the floor despite the GOP’s insistence on using all the debate time.


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http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/193038-gop-demands-all-nighter-yet-doesnt-show

[BlueStreak]

1. Time for another rule change

If you aren't on the floor prepared to speak, then you automatically yield back the remainder of your time.

[Berlum]

2. GOP goes AWOL. As usual.

The Repubbies just do not do responsibility.

Why do Republicons hate America?