Sahil Kapur

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Fri Feb 19 21:52:15 +0000 2021

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur

A bunch of progressives are suggesting an end-run: Have the VP preside over the Senate and rule the wage hike compliant, defying the parliamentarian. I’ve asked a number of experts and, yes, she can legally do that. And it’d take 60 votes to override her. But there are caveats! — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 19, 2021 Hibernated

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur

Bernie Sanders, the Budget Committee chairman, and Chuck Schumer disagree. They’re crafting a case to the parliamentarian that it should be allowed. But there’s a decent chance she disagrees. https://t.co/0LFWWpxmVb So what happens next? — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 19, 2021 Hibernated

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Namely, it’s effectively going nuclear for the reconciliation process. If this majority can overrule the nonpartisan referee on what’s allowed, the next won’t be constrained. It sets a new precedent that anything goes in reconciliation if the party in power supports it. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 19, 2021 Hibernated