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75. Except they need 1 present to object. That means they need all 12. (nt)

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BREAKING: From Gov. Perry -- Special Session of the Texas Legislature will begin at 2 p.m. Jul 1st [View all] rdking647 Jun 2013 OP

The Democrats should leave the state that day. n/t Gore1FL Jun 2013 #1

Do you think he will try for succession again? This guy really has to go still_one Jun 2013 #2

No... he probably wants to complete the vote on the anti-abortion bill. femmocrat Jun 2013 #5

If he wants secession I would be happy to withdraw all federal funding. aquart Jun 2013 #25

Asshole. He won't quit til he gets all Laurian Jun 2013 #3

Wombs to control! ck4829 Jun 2013 #4

I love this picture from last night: El Supremo Jun 2013 #15

LOL! That's brilliant. tanyev Jun 2013 #19

kudos to them thumbing their own flag in the face of the idiots tomm2thumbs Jun 2013 #41

He can go to hell KamaAina Jun 2013 #6

But isn't this dangerous? Texas Republicans dominate the state legislature. It's not like it was Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #9

the bills are going to pass rdking647 Jun 2013 #12

That's true, You're right. Not even a filibuster can stop it because the Republicans dominate the Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #16

Even so, the bill will be challenged immediately in federal court. CTyankee Jun 2013 #84

I hope so. I have relatives there and they are fired up and mad as hell over this. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #85

They still need a quorum onenote Jun 2013 #13

they need 2/3 the the members for a quorum rdking647 Jun 2013 #17

yes, they need 2/3rds for a quorum and they have the same # of dems now as then CreekDog Jun 2013 #32

A quorum is 1/2 majority of the members, plus 1, right? If so, the Republicans have that. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #18

according to the texas constitution its 2/3 rdking647 Jun 2013 #20

Why do you keep saying that? The Senate makeup is the SAME now as it was in 2003 CreekDog Jun 2013 #30

I think d_r Jun 2013 #38

Relax and calm down! I was looking for clarification. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #46

no you didn't ask for clairification while telling us wrongly that quorum is 1/2 the members CreekDog Jun 2013 #52

Someone had already clarified for me earlier Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #56

Yes, please lecture me on my attitude CreekDog Jun 2013 #59

wow. BlueToTheBone Jun 2013 #62

that's gotta be some sort of record CreekDog Jun 2013 #67

You must be having a very bad day. BlueToTheBone Jun 2013 #68

Need a Quorum. Gore1FL Jun 2013 #26

Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate the explanation Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #48

The Texas Senate has the same party numbers as in 2003 when the Dems went to Oklahoma CreekDog Jun 2013 #28

I'm not making a statement of fact. I'm seeking clarification!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #49

There is no difference between now and them, Republicans have the same number of seats CreekDog Jun 2013 #34

What's your fucking problem? I made 1 statement Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #50

The idiot republicans in Texas may consider these victories, however, they are actually writing still_one Jun 2013 #40

I believe a quorum is needed no matter who is in the majority Bandit Jun 2013 #81

I posted below that Wendy Davis was on one of the shows last night, and she explained that for a Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #82

Not that easy MrBig Jun 2013 #35

Eurghh. KamaAina Jun 2013 #37

What's interesting... MrBig Jun 2013 #43

Texas Dems are better off in New Mexico meow2u3 Jun 2013 #44

Yes, you're absolutely right. New Mexico is the place to go. ancianita Jun 2013 #55

Colorado offers asylum. Mr. David Jun 2013 #57

Also, legalized weed. winter is coming Jun 2013 #73

That'll give the D-TX legislators something to do. nt caseymoz Jun 2013 #79

What will this co$t the state of Texa$? DemoTex Jun 2013 #7

A 30 day special session costs about $1.2 million. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #47

FFS. idwiyo Jun 2013 #8

the special session will adress 3 issues rdking647 Jun 2013 #10

God what an asshole he is. reflection Jun 2013 #11

That was good, but the syrup incident was outstanding! Moostache Jun 2013 #63

I'm ashamed to say reflection Jun 2013 #64

That was the funniest thing I have ever... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2013 #80

right no surprise there.... chillfactor Jun 2013 #14

The cost of the special session is only one element of the cost Gothmog Jun 2013 #33

That is why the people of Texas need to vote these thugs out still_one Jun 2013 #42

Oh, and so quickly so that a heavy opposition presence can't be formed. While this okaawhatever Jun 2013 #21

Can we use the same delay tactics? iandhr Jun 2013 #22

Yes Gothmog Jun 2013 #31

The world will be watching this time. No more FELONIES please. Coyotl Jun 2013 #23

lets see how much money he can waste in 4 months PatrynXX Jun 2013 #24

Perry can't do it any earlier. He has to execute someone first... KansDem Jun 2013 #27

Time for another Citizen Filibuster Gothmog Jun 2013 #29

I doubt that it would work though. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #51

They won't be able to deny a quorum jeff47 Jun 2013 #65

No. There are 12 Democrats; 11 can deny a quorum. CreekDog Jun 2013 #69

Except they need 1 present to object. That means they need all 12. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2013 #75

Ok. and unlike the redistricting, which united them, this doesn't quite. CreekDog Jun 2013 #78

im ready to testify rdking647 Jun 2013 #60

The taxpayers has to be *extremely* pleased that the Governor is wasting taxpayer dollars.. Mr. David Jun 2013 #36

Perry: brat being dragged kicking and screaming to his bath tomm2thumbs Jun 2013 #39

Another salvo in the War on Women Faygo Kid Jun 2013 #45

Unfortunately the petulant children will ultimately get their way. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #53

One senate Democrat supports the bill. That doesn't leave enough to block a quorum. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2013 #66

Not true. 11 Democrats can block a quorum and there are 12 Democrats. CreekDog Jun 2013 #70

1 Democrat has to be present to object. Thus they need all 12. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2013 #76

Ladies of 'merica, Are you paying attention? Will you vote in 2014? nt onehandle Jun 2013 #54

Wasn't this the way Anne Richards won? LostOne4Ever Jun 2013 #58

It was a handshake snub by Clayton Williams that moved the attention to Anne. hamsterjill Jun 2013 #83

Assclown Dj13Francis Jun 2013 #61

Ironic, Destroy women's rights in TX on 4th of July! Sounds abt right for TX macho men egos. CarmanK Jun 2013 #71

The last time he did this, Perry inadvertently put a Dem state senator on the national map. winter is coming Jun 2013 #72

How many here from Texas will show up? Historic NY Jun 2013 #74

Wendy Davis was on Chris Hayes's show and she clarified that in a Special Session, Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #77

Looking back to 2003 Rstrstx Jun 2013 #86

It's the 4th of July week anyway. Beacool Jun 2013 #87