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To: Zenjitsuman

not yet, fell short

‘The vote likely sets up an effort later this week by McConnell using the “nuclear option” to change the relevant rules and precedents by overturning the ruling of the presiding officer through a simple majority vote.’

http://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/prelude-nuclear-option-senate-rejects-speeding-confirmation-trump-nominees


15 posted on 04/02/2019 12:39:46 PM PDT by SMGFan
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To: SMGFan

not yet, fell short
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Yes, AS EXPECTED under the 60 vote “cloture” rule. McConnell has now moved on to the parliamentary steps needed to GO NUCLEAR (pass the subject rules change by a simple majority.


19 posted on 04/02/2019 12:53:03 PM PDT by House Atreides (Boycott the NFL 100% — PERMANENTLY)
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