Senator Jeff Merkley

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Yesterday, I released a memo to colleagues on why we need the talking filibuster and how it would work. http://t.co/E0OAGX7h — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The results are in. Americans want a return to the talking filibuster http://t.co/fEQbnZow — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Congratulations Sen-elect @elizabethforma for selection to Banking Committee. Can't wait to work with her to fight for working families. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

I am thrilled to join the Senate Appropriations Committee and follow in the footsteps of my mentor, Senator Mark Hatfield. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Raising the age of Medicare eligibility is completely unacceptable. Consider this trial balloon is a lead balloon. http://t.co/jqxcy0jy — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Leading Scholars: Constitution and Tradition Support Changing Filibuster Rules by Majority Vote http://t.co/v6QPBEce — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

HSBC engages in massive money laundering aiding drug trafficking & terrorism and not one person goes to jail? Too big to jail? Unbelievable. — PolitiTweet.org

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I am shocked by today’s horrific and deeply disturbing events at Clackamas Town Center. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Senate must allow debate/amendments on FISA. Let's close loopholes that allow gov't to spy on Americans w/out a warrant http://t.co/kWi7tppF — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NowWithAlex VIDEO: @SenJeffMerkley on why we need filibuster reform, NOW http://t.co/dkYJs3XD … — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Will be on @NowWithAlex on @MSNBC in 15 minutes to talk about my efforts to fix the filibuster. Tune in! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The Supreme Court has an opportunity to bring justice to millions of Americans who seek equality under the law. I hope they do so. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

House should take up Senate bill to extend the middle class tax cuts. They shouldn't be held hostage for bonus breaks for the best off #my2k — PolitiTweet.org

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The silent filibuster is hurting our ability to tackle the big issues we face as Americans. Let's change the rules in January. — PolitiTweet.org

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4. It should be a huge deal to object to a majority vote. If you want to block a majority vote, you should make your case on the floor. — PolitiTweet.org

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3. @alfranken has a good idea. We should require 41 votes to extend debate #fixthefilibuster — PolitiTweet.org

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2. Why would anyone object to a conference committee starting deliberations? Let's get rid of the filibusters you need to start a conf cmtte — PolitiTweet.org

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1. We need to get rid of filibusters on the motion to proceed #fixthefilibuster — PolitiTweet.org

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Senator Merkley on floor talking "talking filibuster." Tune in! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Leader Reid has filed 387 cloture motions to break filibusters over the last 6 years. LBJ over 6 years? Just 1. #fixthefilibuster — PolitiTweet.org

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GOP #fiscalcliff deal is the wrong track. It is simply wrong to cut Social Security and Medicare to pay for extra tax cuts for super wealthy — PolitiTweet.org

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Frustrated & saddened by failure to ratify treaty on rights of ppl w disabilities. Plain & simple, Sen voted against equal opportunity today — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

MT @SenatorTomUdall My op-ed for @USATODAY on how the Constitutional Option will reform the filibuster & fix the Senate http://t.co/EkRvAizC — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @WydenPress Oregon Business Council President Duncan Wyse with @RonWyden and @SenJeffMerkley at #orebizsummit http://t.co/nCK2QsmG — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @upwithchris: Leading Democrat on filibuster reform: Changes will stop GOP from "killing bills in the middle of the night." http://t. ... — PolitiTweet.org

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Getting ready for @upwithchris #uppers http://t.co/zfyh61xj — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Early risers, I will be on @upwithchris on MSNBC tomorrow morning talking with @chrislhayes on my efforts to fix the filibuster #uppers — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

NEW POLL: A large majority of Americans support our efforts to reform the Senate with a talking filibuster http://t.co/WfojoG78 — PolitiTweet.org

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Tune in! MT @chrislhayes If you are a filibuster/senate procedure nerd, we have assembled your dream panel for tomorrow's @upwithchris — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Great story in Salon on our years long battle to fix our dysfunctional Senate. http://t.co/QpjHdM3Q — PolitiTweet.org