Sahil Kapur

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur

This bill faces an uphill climb in the Senate, where Republicans led by Mitch McConnell have threatened to filibuster it due to the inclusion of a debt ceiling extension. It'll need 60, i.e. at least 10 GOP votes. w/ @haleytalbotnbc @DartDClark: https://t.co/BvA0ytMVdf — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Sept. 22, 2021 Hibernated

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NEWS: House votes 220-211 on a bill to fund the government through 12/3/2021, extend the debt ceiling to 12/2022, and provide funding for disaster relief and to assist Afghan evacuees. A straight party line vote. All Republicans vote no. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Sept. 22, 2021 Hibernated

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Senate changed its rules starting in the 1970s and gave rise to the “silent” filibuster. The new rules say you no longer have to hold the floor and talk. A senator can register an objection, and defeating it requires 60 votes to cut off “debate” and move forward. — PolitiTweet.org

Does anyone know Senate procedural well enough to explain why they can’t just actually make GOP filibuster until th… https://t.co/XAlvGapJLy

Posted Sept. 22, 2021 Hibernated