[mrsmith]

No fillibuster they changed the rule back in Jan.
Now:
http://blogs.rollcall.com/wgdb/debt-limit-deal-could-test-new-floor-procedure/
Eliminates the right to filibuster a motion to proceed if the majority leader permits up to four amendment votes.

If the majority leader wants to bring up a bill, he can get a vote to do so four hours after he files a motion to proceed.

At least two amendments from the majority and two from the minority must be allowed.

If one of the first four amendments isn’t germane to the bill, it will be subject to a 60-vote threshold for passage.

It’s clear sailing in the senate. Mitch gets to put two (embarassing to Democrats) amendments to a vote then off it goes to the House.

[Cboldt]

The can still object to (filibuster) cutting off debate and taking the vote to pass, they just can't do so on the motion to proceed to the bill.

The right to unlimited debate doesn't exist for some categories of bill - I don't have a handy cite to the statute for that.

[GeronL]

What makes you think McConnell would propose an amendment that would embarrass the Democrats?