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To: Cboldt

>> Every senator has the right and power to call for debate

Calling for debate is not the same as forcing a vote.


28 posted on 04/16/2015 4:04:37 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (There is no "allah" but satan, and mohammed was his demon-possessed tool.)
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To: Nervous Tick
-- Calling for debate is not the same as forcing a vote. --

Agreed, but the two notions are quite similar under senate procedure. Both "bring up for debate" and filing a cloture motion are, by agreeement, not by rules, deferred to the majority leader. The reason Lynch isn't being debated (so no reason to call for a vote) is that McConnell hasn't scheduled the subject. This "scheduling" activity is essentially what is deferred to the majority leader. Once a subject is up for debate, it inevitably moves to some sort of vote - either up or down, or a motion to table.

I think the GOP should take her up, and reject the nomination. Do it tomorrow.

32 posted on 04/16/2015 4:13:49 PM PDT by Cboldt
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