[montag813]

If each Democrat speaks for 10 hours -- twice, that would mean 960 hours of maximum filibuster time.

That means after 40 days of making them speak NON-STOP...Gorsuch would be confirmed. More likely much sooner than that.

Perhaps each one could speak longer, but I doubt it. Based on Pat Leahy's sad performance today just speaking for 15 minutes, I doubt he could last an hour on the floor (and they must stand, I believe).

[ArmstedFragg]

Their hope is to stall the confirmation to April, so that combined with a slow-rolled hearing would get them close.

[Neidermeyer]

Perhaps each one could speak longer, but I doubt it. Based on Pat Leahy’s sad performance today just speaking for 15 minutes, I doubt he could last an hour on the floor
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The average rat senator is in their mid 70’s ,, it’d be quick.

[jdsteel]

“Perhaps each one could speak longer, but I doubt it. Based on Pat Leahy’s sad performance today just speaking for 15 minutes, I doubt he could last an hour on the floor (and they must stand, I believe). “

I agree, and will add that Republicans should not permit the modern version of “virtual filibuster”, where a threat is made but no one stands and speaks. Stand up, speak for days or shut up and move on.

[TBP]

Vice presidents hve been known to have a broad interpretation of “speeches” — sometimes, asking a question has been counted as a “speech” under Rule XIX.