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pat_k

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3. I think the rule is that each Senator can only speak twice in a legislate "day."

Reply to rampartd (Reply #1)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 12:52 PM

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If Thune recesses instead of adjourning, then the next calendar day is still the same legislative "day."

So that would mean each Senator only has two shots at holding the floor. I'm not sure that all of those who would vote against the bill would be willing to join the effort. I think they reached the 50 votes for it with Collins getting on board last month. So the question becomes how long can 48-50 senators or so hold the floor if each one does their two sessions of speaking.

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Re: Speaking Filibuster: How long do you think they could hold the floor??? [View all] pat_k Sunday OP

they can begin by reading the epstein material into the record rampartd Sunday #1

I think the rule is that each Senator can only speak twice in a legislate "day." pat_k Sunday #3

This message was self-deleted by its author rzemanfl Sunday #2

But if each senator can speak twice, then that is potentially 80 calendar days Fiendish Thingy Sunday #4

If the average is 12 and each senator speaks their maximum two sessions, it all depends on how many legislative "days" pat_k Sunday #5

That's where the defense supplemental bill comes in Fiendish Thingy Sunday #9

In post 6, Wiz Imp posted an excerpt that points out that Republicans would have to stay in town the entire time. pat_k Sunday #10

From that bastion of liberalism - the Wall Street Journal editorial page Wiz Imp Sunday #6

Thanks!! Of course! I don't think Repubs will go for being forced to stay in town! pat_k Sunday #7

Seems like this puts more stress on Republicans Buckeyeblue Sunday #8