to protect the filibuster, noting its usefulness in driving compromise with Republicans.
Durbin said although Schumer offered McConnell “word for word” the same agreement as the last time there was a 50-50 Senate, McConnell came back still wanting absolute protection for the filibuster.The Senate last stood at 50-50 at the beginning of 2001, with Vice President Dick Cheney, a Republican, casting tiebreaking votes. That lasted until May, when Vermont Sen. Jim Jeffords left the Republican Party and began to caucus with the Senate's Democrats to give them a 51-49 edge.
Durbin said a change in the rule should be considered if the filibuster becomes too common — ultimately preventing the Senate from acting. But he said Democrats will first need to “see if we can initiate a real bipartisan dialogue and get something done.” He added that the Senate should pass the organizing resolution without the additional McConnell language on protecting the filibuster so that the focus can switch to passing President Joe Biden’s massive Covid-19 relief package.
“Let's get down to business, roll up our sleeves and pass this rescue package that deals with getting these vaccines out across America as quickly as possible, giving help to people who are unemployed and giving businesses a helping hand,” Durbin said.
GOP The Republicans have lost their soul as well as the election.
It's 50-50, you have to deal otherwise no deal...
We need principled decision on filibuster. Not just what works for current party in power. Is it based on Constitution? Does Democracy call for a simple majority? Decide what is RIGHT (commission?), then leave it alone.
Elections have consequences MoscowMitch
Hey JoeBiden potus Stop lecturing us about unity until you get your own house in order
Congress has their shots, fiscally safe. What impetus do R have to let JB have any success even if hundreds of thousands more deaths and no economic recovery; just keep them poor and hungry. The GOP mantra.
Good
Dems must tread carefully. We always however that power changes hands.
HELL YEAH!!
No more conditional terms by the Republicans should be accepted by the Majority. None. For years this tactic has been accepted and it has to stop. MM is the Minority and he no longer controls the Senate.
The filibuster need to go. Every bill needs to come to the floor and voted on up or down. The days of Senators hiding behind the Filibuster must end. Accountability
He is the Chairman of Judicial Committee in the USA Senate.
Then walk , loser
Kill the filibuster! GOP's the party of insurrection, would-be dictators, ignoring rule of law when it suits them & LIES that devalue America. It wants America to fail. It will do nothing but obstruct/delay to try to win the next election. Don't enable it. SenateDems
No way Moscow Mitch will get this! Democrats should give him the same consideration he has given them the past four years!
Thank God. The Dems really have to put their feet down and stop everything the the GOPs can possibly control. They lost the elections & the right to be in charge of anything and need to be put in their places and expelled/arrested where applicable. NOW!
Just lie to Mitch and then do whatever we want . Gop made it clear that ends justify means . F them!
When you have been in power for so long it is hard to re-learn the meaning of the word, NO!!
SenatorDurbin FILIBUSTER IS OUT!!! Dems are tired of taking Retrumplican crap!!!
Agree. If it was Mitch who had the VP vote advantage, he’d never give an inch. Stand strong.
Reconciliation, now throw anything you want in the covid-19 bill.
Yes it is! Republicans are always changing the rules when it’s convenient to them. It’s time other parties like Democrats and Independents go with the changes. What’s fair for the gander is fair to the goose. Etc.,
Trade Durban for Schumer in leadership
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