Ok. Here is where we stand. We have a Democratic President, Senate 59/100 and House 256/435...

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This is the greatest opportunity to vote, pass, and sign significant legislation since Monday.





My idea is this:


The US Senate must amend its own rules and change the filibuster process.


1) Six hours of continuous debate to sustain a filibuster.
AND
2) At any time for a call of cloture, the 40 Senators sworn and seated voting against cloture must represent at least 20 States. (40%)


If either requirement is not met, then a simple 50%+1 vote will enact cloture and lead to a final vote of the motion.





:shrug:

[FrenchieCat]

1. How many senators needed to amend their rules and change the process?

Once I know the answer, I'll tell you if what you are saying
is even possible.

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2. During Bush v2.2, we were told that the 'Nuclear Option' would refer the question to the

Senate Parliamentarian. And if he was on the winning side, he/she would vote 'yes'.

[vincna]

4. I think 67 votes are needed to amend the rules,...

But I'm not positive and I don't have the time to research it now.

[daa]

5. You are correct, 2/3 eom

[CreekDog]

3. But we had 60/100 and 256/435 and now we have 59/100 and 256/435

oh crap!!! we are sooo dooomed!!!

:rofl:

[daa]

6. Actually we have 58 but

but no one is explaining to me how chimpy wrecked the country without 60 votes.