Republican Threats To Filibuster Gun Bill Appear To Be Falling Apart

[Tx4obama]

Republican Threats To Filibuster Gun Bill Appear To Be Falling Apart

Numerous Republicans said Tuesday they won’t vote to block gun control legislation from reaching the floor, making Senate Democrats increasingly optimistic that they’ll have the necessary votes to begin debating their bill, even though final passage remains uncertain.

Early in the day, Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) told CBS he won’t filibuster the bill.

In the Capitol, Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reaffirmed that they’ll vote to begin debate on the bill. Sen. Tom Coburn told TPM he’ll also vote for the motion to proceed to debate. Sens. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Dean Heller (R-NV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) similarly told reporters they won’t filibuster debate on the legislation.

“I do not understand — it’s incomprehensible to me that we would not move forward with debate and amendments on an issue this important to the American people,” said McCain.

“My hope is that we can have a full and open debate with amendments, and if that occurs then I will certainly vote to proceed,” said Collins.

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Full article here: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/04/republican-gun-filibuster.php?ref=fpb

[Supply Side Jesus]

1. all they need is one...

I'm sure one will emerge from their ooze....

[Tx4obama]

2. The cloture vote is schedule for Thursday morning.

http://democrats.senate.gov/2013/04/09/cloture-filed-on-motion-to-proceed-to-s-649-safe-communities-safe-schools-act/

[Rowdyboy]

3. No, actually they need 40 to shut things down and they don't have that...