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SENATE ESTRADA FILIBUSTER (Live Thread)

Posted on 02/26/2003 6:33:24 AM PST by RobFromGa

Senate Takes Up Estrada again-- 930am EST

Up Now...

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: estrada; estradafilibuster; filibuster; hatch; judiciary; miguelestrada; senate
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To: Dengar01
just got c-span streaming video working.

I can't tell exactly what's going on, but it looks like war. I don't think the Pubies are going to give the dems any quarter.

1,141 posted on 02/26/2003 8:39:45 PM PST by js1138
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To: All
The CSpan caption say that the Sergeant At Arms is involved in name only. The more I understand the less I know what is going on:)
1,142 posted on 02/26/2003 8:39:58 PM PST by Dolphy
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To: Texas_Jarhead
We either have the votes to shut down the RATs or we are going to make them go into a full filibuster! Right now I am not sure which!
1,143 posted on 02/26/2003 8:40:05 PM PST by PhiKapMom (Bush/Cheney 2004)
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To: Miss Marple
Maybe that's why he's called the Sgt. at ARMS. Has to reach really far to get those darned Senators to the floor!
1,144 posted on 02/26/2003 8:40:08 PM PST by arasina
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To: Miss Marple
Rumor has it, Miss Marple ... he'll show up in sheets ...
1,145 posted on 02/26/2003 8:40:12 PM PST by Pegita (If God brings you to it, He will see you through it.)
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To: VRWC_minion
Excellent. No stalling allowed.
1,146 posted on 02/26/2003 8:40:12 PM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Miss Marple
"And will Senator Byrd show up in pajamas?"

...holding his little dog, Billy?

1,147 posted on 02/26/2003 8:40:13 PM PST by AF68
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To: Political Junkie Too
Thanks! I am one step ahead,when I shouldn,t be.
1,148 posted on 02/26/2003 8:40:28 PM PST by woodyinscc
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To: PhiKapMom
hehehe, sorta lika a pre-emptive strike, eh?
1,149 posted on 02/26/2003 8:40:40 PM PST by A Citizen Reporter
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To: Consort
Is that a 'self-lobotomy'?
1,150 posted on 02/26/2003 8:40:46 PM PST by Slyfox
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To: section9
THere must be a quorum in order to conduct any business in the Senate. If there appears to be an absence of quorum, the roll is called and business stopped. Those not present are sent for. Years ago, they sometimes had to wait days until the senators showed up.

If there is a real filibuster expect alot of this. It keeps the people awake and not able to "get their beauty sleep" Wish I could see HRC? Bet she looks bad and will look lots "bat-ter"
1,151 posted on 02/26/2003 8:40:55 PM PST by hoosiermama (Prayers for all)
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To: PhiKapMom
All I kmow it this isn't Trent Lott's senate anymore.
1,152 posted on 02/26/2003 8:40:58 PM PST by VRWC_minion ( Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and most are right)
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To: small_l_libertarian
Okay - got my filibuster beer at the ready. Let the games begin.

LOL!!

1,153 posted on 02/26/2003 8:41:07 PM PST by Mo1 (DC Chapter .. Patriots Rally for America IV .. on Saturday, March 1st)
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To: Miss Marple
Earlier they were saying that they weren't going all night because of the snow. Yesterday, the Left Wing of Fox News was saying they wouldn't go all night because of the costs of security.

There's a whole lotta feinting going on here. I hope Saddam is watching how the new boys (and girls) in town work.

-PJ

1,154 posted on 02/26/2003 8:41:08 PM PST by Political Junkie Too
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To: Otta B Sleepin
Daschle was objecting to the circumstances under which a vote might come to order. But Frist has made a motion that they vote at midnight and has called for the yeas and nays on that issue - objecting to modification of his ground rules. He's basically asking for a vote on whether or not to debate and vote by midnight - which only needs a simple majority. That means All the Dems will be scrambling to get back there with no sleep and will have to fillibuster at this point and maintain the floor in order to keep the vote from happening at midnight. Orrin in effect surrendered the Dem juggler to Frist and frist is biting.
1,155 posted on 02/26/2003 8:41:10 PM PST by Havoc (Excersize your iq muscles, read Coulter)
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To: ForOurFuture
I believe Sen. Hatch alluded to the fact that this was coming when he said something to the effect "I wish the filibuster would end and hope we don't have to resort to other tactics."
1,156 posted on 02/26/2003 8:41:13 PM PST by Trombone
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To: arasina
One other time when the SGT-At-Arms was instructed they found some senators hiding under their desks.
1,157 posted on 02/26/2003 8:41:13 PM PST by RJayneJ
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To: PhiKapMom
Interesting that all the action on this fillibuster comes so late at night.
1,159 posted on 02/26/2003 8:41:42 PM PST by ForOurFuture
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To: Dengar01
Pretty boring so far....but I have sooo enjoyed seeing the Rep Senators stand and fight for once. Must see TV!
1,160 posted on 02/26/2003 8:41:50 PM PST by MamaLucci
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