That legislative body has a 'super majority' vote rule that applies to major pieces of legislation... And objection by a single member, the filibuster , stops the bill cold.... The Republicans under Sen McConnell used cancelled the rule (went nuclear) when they wanted to … [Read more...] about The US Senate maybe about to change the Super Majority rule….
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Worried….McConnell Threatens Retaliation for ANY Senate Filibuster Change….
Interesting.... When Republican Minority Leader was Majority Leader he had NO problem with 'going nuclear' and putting the rule that chokes off the ability of a single US Senator to stop the WHOLE Senate from doing anything.... Democrats are under increased pressure to change … [Read more...] about Worried….McConnell Threatens Retaliation for ANY Senate Filibuster Change….
President Biden $1.9 Billion Virus/Stimulus Bill Passed in the Senate….
The Democrats did NOT even need Vice President Harris's vote because a GOP Senator was not present for the vote.... No Republican Senator voted for the bill.... The Bill has support from a majority of American's according to polling.... This IS a BIG victory for Joe … [Read more...] about President Biden $1.9 Billion Virus/Stimulus Bill Passed in the Senate….
The Democratic majority gave McConnell a Nope’ last night…
The Republican Senate Minority leader efforts to further hold up the coming vote to approve the Biden stimulus bill failed last night.... It's a little thing that means a bit of good feeling for Democrats.... Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday made a … [Read more...] about The Democratic majority gave McConnell a Nope’ last night…
McConnell making plans for his retirement ….
Mitch McConnell, the 79 year old Republican Senator for Kentucky , who just moved to Minority Leader is working with his state's lawmakers to have them pick someone for his Senate seat (Not the Governor) if he can't finish his term by 2027....McConnell won rte-election in … [Read more...] about McConnell making plans for his retirement ….
The House vs the Senate…..
Every morning as I read in I see new legislation being created and talked about in the House.... Of course the Democrats have the majority in the US House of Representatives ... But that majority is only by 10 members... As they have for the last two years? The House, … [Read more...] about The House vs the Senate…..
$15 min wage bill must stand alone in Congress…Forget it…
Biden was Right…. Bernie was Wrong…. I doubt this is gonna go anywhere….. As a stand alone several Democrats won’t vote for it in the Senate…. Biden knew that and said so... Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday that a plan to boost the minimum … [Read more...] about $15 min wage bill must stand alone in Congress…Forget it…
Breaking…Trump found not guilty of insurrection by the US Senate…
SEVEN Republicans voted for a conviction.... The vote was 57 Against...43 For.... Most of the Republicans never voted on the charges.... They ducked by voting to say a ex-president could NOT be tried in their views.... The Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell has … [Read more...] about Breaking…Trump found not guilty of insurrection by the US Senate…