Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Harry Reid is Considering Rule Change to Block Filibuster
Townhall.com ^ | May 18, 2013 | Heather Ginsberg

Posted on 05/18/2013 4:14:30 PM PDT by jazusamo

Well, Harry Reid is resorting to desperate measures in order to try and regain some power in the Senate. Reports say that he is getting ready to use the so-called “nuclear option” to change the senate rules so that 60 votes are no longer needed to block a filibuster.

And it looks like President Obama will support Reid’s efforts if the Republicans try to block upcoming nominations.

“If Senator Reid decides to do something on nominations, the president has said he’ll be there to support him,” a Democratic aide told the Post. "This would take away the right to filibuster on nominations... All executive branch and judicial nominations would be subject to majority votes. He would not do it on legislative items.”

Reid had considered using the nuclear option last year, but the old school Democrats would not allow it. This year, many Democrats have expressed that if Reid attempts to use the nuclear option it will kill any chance at immigration reform.

In the past Harry Reid has said he would consider going to a simple majority in order to block filibusters, and he said he would use it, “if necessary”. So what ever happened to checks and balances? If Harry Reid can use this option, we have no way of knowing what he will resort to next. The Democrats seem like they are willing to do anything in order to try and run over the Republicans.



TOPICS: Breaking News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Nevada
KEYWORDS: abouttime; democrats; doit; filibuster; fuhr; go4it; harryreid; intendedconsequences; nevada; nuclearoption; reid
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-100 next last
Dingy Harry sounds like a broken record on the nuclear option.
1 posted on 05/18/2013 4:14:30 PM PDT by jazusamo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: jazusamo

“Most ethical Congress ever,” eh Nancy???


2 posted on 05/18/2013 4:16:44 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo

The UN gun treaty is up for review and ratification. This is likely to shut down any attempts to filibuster that treaty and make the UN registration the law of the land.


3 posted on 05/18/2013 4:18:23 PM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: a fool in paradise

This would take away the right to filibuster.

The Dem Senate’s main concern for Americans as well!


4 posted on 05/18/2013 4:18:49 PM PDT by Conserev1 ("Still Clinging to my Bible and my Weapon")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo

Dingy Harry should be thrown out for being an absolute idiot!


5 posted on 05/18/2013 4:19:33 PM PDT by KwHorn77 (The GOP needs to get some Nads.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo

Tyranny!


6 posted on 05/18/2013 4:19:52 PM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: a fool in paradise
“Most ethical Congress ever,” eh Nancy???

In a world in which there is no sin...and everything is relative...there are no ethics.

This kind of thinking is pre-Judea/Christian.

Take what you want and have sex with whomever, indeed, whatever you want. There is no right or wrong...how can there be ethics.

This is the world of the Left...welcome to ancient history.

7 posted on 05/18/2013 4:22:35 PM PDT by RoosterRedux (Obama's Chechens are coming home...to roost.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: rarestia

Could have something to do with it but I believe the treaty ratification requires a 2/3 vote of those present. Of course Dingy Harry may have a way around that too.


8 posted on 05/18/2013 4:22:36 PM PDT by jazusamo ("Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent." -- Adam Smith)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo

They are desperate...they cannot afford another election before they have completely destroyed the country.


9 posted on 05/18/2013 4:22:43 PM PDT by Ouderkirk (The Government is actively preparing to go to War with a significant portion of its own Citizens.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: rarestia
And then there are the FRdoubters
10 posted on 05/18/2013 4:22:53 PM PDT by Daffynition (Stand Your Ground)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: onyx

BUMP!


11 posted on 05/18/2013 4:23:17 PM PDT by jazusamo ("Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent." -- Adam Smith)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: rarestia

BHO2 is pushing really hard for a civil war, isn’t he?


12 posted on 05/18/2013 4:23:32 PM PDT by SatinDoll (NATURAL BORN CITZEN: BORN IN THE USA OF CITIZEN PARENTS.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: rarestia
“The UN gun treaty is up for review and ratification.”

The UN treaty needs 2/3’s of the the Senators present to pass. A filibuster will not apply.

13 posted on 05/18/2013 4:24:29 PM PDT by HenpeckedCon (What pi$$es me off the most is that POS commie will get a State Funeral!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: SatinDoll; Daffynition
BHO2 is pushing really hard for a civil war, isn’t he?

Barry Obama Before Obama Barries You

14 posted on 05/18/2013 4:26:29 PM PDT by bigheadfred ( barry your mouth is writing checks your ass cant cash)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo

I LOVE IT!!!

The Senate made a mess of Bush-43’s court appointments and many, many, other things - even though the Dems only had 43 votes. They simply filibustered EVERYTHING.

Now they think it’s unfair - FINE!!! We will get power back, at least for a short time (until Amnesty ends it all for us). During that time, it sure would be nice to get people on to the courts with a majority vote.


15 posted on 05/18/2013 4:28:19 PM PDT by BobL (To us it's a game, to them it's personal - therefore they win.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

Please bump the Freepathon or click above and donate or become a monthly donor!

16 posted on 05/18/2013 4:30:26 PM PDT by jazusamo ("Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent." -- Adam Smith)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo; P-Marlowe

Obviously, Harry is trying to change the discussion from Benghazi, IRS, AP Snooping.

How do you do that? Start a fight.


17 posted on 05/18/2013 4:30:31 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! True supporters of our troops pray for their victory!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo; NorthernCrunchyCon; UMCRevMom@aol.com; Finatic; fellowpatriot; MarineMom613; ...
+

Freep-mail me to get on or off my pro-life and Catholic List:

Add me / Remove me

Please ping me to note-worthy Pro-Life or Catholic threads, or other threads of general interest.

18 posted on 05/18/2013 4:31:09 PM PDT by narses
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: rarestia
The UN gun treaty is up for review and ratification. This is likely to shut down any attempts to filibuster that treaty and make the UN registration the law of the land.

Filibuster makes no sense in the case of a Treaty because it takes 67 votes to pass, which is a higher threshold than the 60 votes to stop a filibuster.

19 posted on 05/18/2013 4:31:37 PM PDT by Cyber Liberty (I am a dissident. Will you join me? My name is John....)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: BobL

If the GOP retakes the senate, it’s first action will be to revert to the former rules on filibuster and allow the democrats to block them at every turn.


20 posted on 05/18/2013 4:31:59 PM PDT by chris37 (Heartless.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-100 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson