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Related: About this forumRepublican Threats To Filibuster Gun Bill Appear To Be Falling Apart
Republican Threats To Filibuster Gun Bill Appear To Be Falling Apart
Numerous Republicans said Tuesday they wont vote to block gun control legislation from reaching the floor, making Senate Democrats increasingly optimistic that theyll have the necessary votes to begin debating their bill, even though final passage remains uncertain.
Early in the day, Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) told CBS he wont filibuster the bill.
In the Capitol, Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reaffirmed that theyll vote to begin debate on the bill. Sen. Tom Coburn told TPM hell also vote for the motion to proceed to debate. Sens. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Dean Heller (R-NV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) similarly told reporters they wont filibuster debate on the legislation.
I do not understand its incomprehensible to me that we would not move forward with debate and amendments on an issue this important to the American people, said McCain.
My hope is that we can have a full and open debate with amendments, and if that occurs then I will certainly vote to proceed, said Collins.
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Full article here: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/04/republican-gun-filibuster.php?ref=fpb
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Republican Threats To Filibuster Gun Bill Appear To Be Falling Apart (Original Post)
Tx4obama
Apr 2013
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Supply Side Jesus
(2,528 posts)1. all they need is one...
I'm sure one will emerge from their ooze....
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)2. The cloture vote is schedule for Thursday morning.
Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)3. No, actually they need 40 to shut things down and they don't have that...