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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Is there not a quorum rule, then? If so, every “R” should refuse to show his face during such votes, Wisconsin-Style.


4 posted on 11/22/2013 3:21:43 AM PST by fwdude ( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
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To: fwdude
Is there not a quorum rule, then? If so, every “R” should refuse to show his face during such votes, Wisconsin-Style.

The Nucular Option passed with 51 votes. The Senate Quorum requirement is - wait for it - 51.

10 posted on 11/22/2013 3:39:52 AM PST by Yo-Yo
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To: fwdude

“Is there not a quorum rule, then? If so, every “R” should refuse to show his face during such votes, Wisconsin-Style.”

As I understand it, there is not a quorum rule that requires at least one vote from the opposing party, as with some committees and other legislative bodies.


44 posted on 11/22/2013 6:30:09 AM PST by Tandem (What ever happened to personal responsibility & self-reliance?)
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