Filibuster in or out?

[Oerets]

Just where do you stand and why on the Senate and Filibuster?

Allow the 60 vote threshold or simple majority?

I say 50 plus one.

We have been shown the Republicans can not be trusted to act with the countries best interests in mind. Past practices and current actions should make any future apparent. Reach a hand in bipartisanship across the isle and it will be slapped back!

[RickeyM]

If the Republican party were interested in something other than obstructionism we could leave the filibuster in place.

[donquixote99]

Just stacks the senate even more in favor of the small population rural red states.

[Oerets]

Originally Posted by RickeyM

If the Republican party were interested in something other than obstructionism we could leave the filibuster in place.

Been there had it done to us already.
Time to remember fool me once......

Originally Posted by donquixote99

Just stacks the senate even more in favor of the small population rural red states.

Yes a carryover from slavery for sure.


You think, it is time to quit being nice, rational with good intentions to a party controlled by those who that condone Coups and hostile takeovers...!

[Mark B]

That's a big hell no!

[Oerets]

Originally Posted by Mark B

That's a big hell no!

+1.................

[barbara]

Can someone explain the whole filibuster thing to me? I know how it happens, a politician talks and talks and talks, but, I'm just not sure of how this tactic works and what it works for or against.
Thanks in advance.

[Oerets]

Originally, yes it was a filibuster was a long winded speech intended to draw attention to a issue. In hope of gaining support or airing of grievances. The evolution to how it has been in use dates back to slavery as a means to allow a minority to stall or shelf legislation.
This was accomplished by the agreement to speed up floor debate by allowing a 60 vote majority vote on legislation if filibuster was triggered by a senator.
The senate sets up the rule by a simple majority vote to then allow a 60 vote threshold and what type of bills to include. Budget, judges ....

[Mark B]

Originally Posted by barbara

Can someone explain the whole filibuster thing to me? I know how it happens, a politician talks and talks and talks, but, I'm just not sure of how this tactic works and what it works for or against.
Thanks in advance.

There's no time limit for how long a filibuster can last. Under current Senate rules the only way to end a filibuster is by getting 60 votes in favor of ending debate so a vote can be taken on the legislation being debated.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibu..._States_Senate

[barbara]

Thanks for the explanations. So, if I am understanding this correctly, the party in power (currently the democrats) would be against a filibuster.... right?