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A18
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« on: December 24, 2004, 04:53:49 PM »
Fillibustering in general is illegal, and directly undermines the Constitution. Don't make it 55, make it a majority.
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A18
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« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2004, 05:01:10 PM »
If you want to change the requirement from over 1/2 to 33/50, pass an amendment.

Why not require every Senator while you're at it?
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A18
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« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2004, 05:03:48 PM »
The Democrats had 48 seats in Congress. With a 60 vote requirement, they still didn't stop mad spending.

I think requiring 60 votes for any tax increase or item of federal spending would be reasonable.

Look, I'm not saying the Dems should vote to confirm these judges, but not allowing a vote on them is blatantly unconstitutional.
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A18
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« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2004, 05:08:53 PM »
It's very easy to beat the fillibuster - declare it unconstitutional, which it is.
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A18
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« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2004, 05:46:56 PM »
No, they can declare the fillibuster of a judicial appointment out of order with a simple majority.
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