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pat_k

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

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #9)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 05:23 PM

22 hrs ago

They only need one "filibusterer" at a given time. But they would need the entire Republican conference to hang around to get their butts to the floor for any quorum calls Schumer makes.

If they fail to achieve a quorum, they need to wait or adjourn.

And any member can move to adjourn at any time. If there are more Democrats available to vote on the motion than there are Republicans, the motion would pass.

I suspect that enough Republicans might balk at the notion of being tied to DC to put the kibosh on the whole "talking filibuster" notion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

That's where the defense supplemental bill comes in Fiendish Thingy 23 hrs ago #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 22 hrs ago #10

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

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

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