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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsResidents of CA, MI, MT VT,HI,ND,RI Please Call Your Senators About the Filibuster.
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Baucus Max MT D (202) 224-2651
Boxer Barbara CA D (202) 224-3553
Feinstein DianneCA D (202) 224-3841
Heitkamp Heidi ND D (202) 224-2043
Hirono Mazie HI D (202) 224-6361
Leahy Patrick VT D (202) 224-4242
Carl Levin MI (202) 224-6221
Reed Jack RI D (202) 224-4642
http://americablog.com/2013/01/will-harry-reid-kill-real-filibuster-reform-vote-is-tomorrow-january-22.html
These are some the reported possible holdouts, if you haven't, call them today.
farminator3000
(2,117 posts)Reid said that if Democrats and Republicans dont reach agreement on a filibuster plan this week, he will seek to change Senate rules with a tactic that would require 51 votes rather than the usual 67 votes, foreclosing the need for Republican support.
Some Democratic senators such as Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Tom Udall of New Mexico propose requiring senators who want to filibuster a bill to hold the floor and speak until one side gives in.
President Barack Obamas ability to carry out his second- term agenda could be in jeopardy without a rule change, Merkley told reporters.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-22/reid-says-democrats-may-act-on-own-to-curb-filibusters.html
but still call!
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)I figured DiFi would probably fink out (again ), but Boxer?!
annabanana
(52,791 posts)cbayer
(146,218 posts)Thanks for doing this. Everyone needs to weigh in here.