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To: sinkspur
I think the deal was that the Republicans would oppose any change in the rules during this congress without exception which is a big loss considering that the Democrats put conditions on the pledge to refrain from filibustering.
1,483 posted on 05/23/2005 6:44:36 PM PDT by etcb
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To: etcb
I think the deal was that the Republicans would oppose any change in the rules during this congress without exception which is a big loss considering that the Democrats put conditions on the pledge to refrain from filibustering.

Unless the Democrats violate the "exceptional circumstances" clause.

Then, all bets are off.

1,498 posted on 05/23/2005 6:48:13 PM PDT by sinkspur (If you want unconditional love with skin, and hair and a warm nose, get a shelter dog.)
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