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Buckeyeblue

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8. Seems like this puts more stress on Republicans

Reply to Wiz Imp (Reply #6)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 02:08 PM

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Because if they don't stay on the floor, there is no quorum and the legislative day can be adjourned. And then the clock restarts.

I think this is why the talking filibuster was ended. It actually puts more stress on the majority to maintain a quorum.

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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