The Maine governor and establishment pick to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins said she wants to keep the Senate's 60-vote requirement for most legislation.
Absolutely. And while the person is filibustering, he should be placed in a small room, with a lectern, cameras, and a microphone, and must speak on the topic at hand. No reading from the phone book. You best be talking about the bill you’re stopping, or any supporter of that bill can immediately call for a vote. And you lecturing doesn’t mean the Senate’s business stops. Other bills can be called and the only way you get to vote is have someone take over the stand for you while you go vote. Regardless of who’s up there, you gotta keep talking about the bill. Make filibusters put skin in the game.
Absolutely. And while the person is filibustering, he should be placed in a small room, with a lectern, cameras, and a microphone, and must speak on the topic at hand. No reading from the phone book. You best be talking about the bill you’re stopping, or any supporter of that bill can immediately call for a vote. And you lecturing doesn’t mean the Senate’s business stops. Other bills can be called and the only way you get to vote is have someone take over the stand for you while you go vote. Regardless of who’s up there, you gotta keep talking about the bill. Make filibusters put skin in the game.