AlinPA
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Wed Feb-11-09 04:33 PM
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OK, an "agreement on stimulus": when do they vote? Do we need 60 this time? |
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Wed Feb-11-09 04:43 PM
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1. It is a substantively new bill and could face a new filibuster threat. nt |
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Wed Feb-11-09 04:47 PM
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2. Yes... still have to avoid filibuster..... |
Nicholas D Wolfwood
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Wed Feb-11-09 04:58 PM
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3. I don't believe you can filibuster a conferenced bill. |
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But honestly, the rules are so mundane, I can't say that with 100% certainty.
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Wed Feb-11-09 05:07 PM
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Neither party has had 60 since 1976. The Republicans were able to accomplish everything they wanted without 60 votes.
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