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98. Won't fly unless it gets to...

Mon Sep 8, 2014, 09:48 PM

Sep 2014

... the President's desk AND he signs it. But hey, it's movement, even though we know it will hit a brick wall in the House. Now, if the electorate will register and get out to the polls on election day and vote in Democratic majorities in the HOUSE and the SENATE, then perhaps we'll see how a government is supposed to work. We also need to replace the DINOs this Nov.

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Senate Votes 79-18 To Advance a Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United [View all] minivan2 Sep 2014 OP

That was unexpected. BumRushDaShow Sep 2014 #1

I think the Republicans that voted for it are counting on the HoR to vote it down. nm rhett o rick Sep 2014 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author JimDandy Sep 2014 #51

Repubs can't vote it down without some Vichy Dems. It passed the cloture vote. riqster Sep 2014 #55

Dems need a 2/3rds majority vote JimDandy Sep 2014 #87

Pretty sure Bartlet Sep 2014 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author JimDandy Sep 2014 #89

It's the press doing their best to make republicans look good. gtar100 Sep 2014 #120

This message was self-deleted by its author JimDandy Sep 2014 #122

Check the post again minivan2 Sep 2014 #121

Aww. Good for you! JimDandy Sep 2014 #126

Oh stop with the baby talk BS minivan2 Sep 2014 #127

Was being sincere JimDandy Sep 2014 #128

Well why did you delete it? minivan2 Sep 2014 #129

No. It's a courtesy thing. JimDandy Sep 2014 #130

Apology accepted minivan2 Sep 2014 #131

Was that a cloture vote... YvonneCa Sep 2014 #19

Yes. Thanks for helping to clarify that! n/t JimDandy Sep 2014 #90

Shit, Orange Man won't even allow a vote on it! Archae Sep 2014 #2

Feinstein voted for it. minivan2 Sep 2014 #7

SOP for DiFi RufusTFirefly Sep 2014 #14

Good ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #13

Obama said that, yes. Also that a concerted citizens movement could overturn CU. Let's see if GOP freshwest Sep 2014 #91

Wow. I wouldn't have expected so many GOP votes. SunSeeker Sep 2014 #3

Let's see if those same GOPers JimDandy Sep 2014 #92

So if this ever became law.. Elmergantry Sep 2014 #5

I ask for public financing and a $100 personal donation cap. arcane1 Sep 2014 #18

This would level the playing field in favor of the unions more than anything imo. cstanleytech Sep 2014 #22

I don't get it. Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2014 #33

Not really marym625 Sep 2014 #94

"Congress could prevent Unions and other Democratic-leaning organizations from funding their causes" Veilex Sep 2014 #35

Organizations should be able to make political contributions. Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #63

Sorry but... Veilex Sep 2014 #72

I'm not arguing with you. Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #83

A "collective unit" is an organization. Veilex Sep 2014 #93

Might be okay IF FlaGranny Sep 2014 #134

Legislate that only living things have opinions. Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #140

Your belief in the incorruptible power of legislation is quaint. n/t Psephos Sep 2014 #145

I would have no issue with that. eggplant Sep 2014 #61

I'm fine with across the board strict limits. Warren Stupidity Sep 2014 #84

+1 Veilex Sep 2014 #125

Okay by me. JimDandy Sep 2014 #95

Thank you Senators Udall and Heinrich. Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #6

They can stomach anything. I've seen it. nt DocMac Sep 2014 #57

Even under seige JimDandy Sep 2014 #74

No Weh, No Way! Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #119

wow,total shock randys1 Sep 2014 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author JimDandy Sep 2014 #9

So are the GoP doing this because they're... Lobo27 Sep 2014 #10

Probably/possibly the idiot factor that thought this was a grand idea have realized they have RKP5637 Sep 2014 #16

I think they did it more for show than because they had a change of heart. nt cstanleytech Sep 2014 #24

I hope this really stupid ruling is over turned somehow. n/t RKP5637 Sep 2014 #26

This! Liberalynn Sep 2014 #80

Plus even if congress votes yes the states themselves have to ratify amendments cstanleytech Sep 2014 #109

No. It simply means that there are other issues they don't want to talk about hack89 Sep 2014 #137

I'm amazed! I never thought it would gain any traction with republicans. n/t RKP5637 Sep 2014 #11

The cynic in me JimDandy Sep 2014 #73

I agree. A lot of members want to cut off debate. Doesn't... YvonneCa Sep 2014 #106

79-18? Arkana Sep 2014 #12

Here are the 24 aisle-crossers RufusTFirefly Sep 2014 #21

Thanks for the vote list Thinkingabout Sep 2014 #27

Roll Call demwing Sep 2014 #30

figures Burf-_- Sep 2014 #54

Wonder why Gilibrand didn't vote? Liberalynn Sep 2014 #81

Thanks underpants Sep 2014 #135

Not surprised about POStman Ohio rbrnmw Sep 2014 #144

The only one I would have predicted is McCain. Jackpine Radical Sep 2014 #82

I think he's JimDandy Sep 2014 #108

WOW! Is This For Real?? ChiciB1 Sep 2014 #15

I think it is much more likely that they've realized that Veilex Sep 2014 #46

Which shows even a majority of Republican senators know people want this muriel_volestrangler Sep 2014 #17

I think the Repubs will JimDandy Sep 2014 #68

Great point. suffragette Sep 2014 #85

I think it is simply a tactical political move before the election hack89 Sep 2014 #138

I'm shocked! eom sheshe2 Sep 2014 #20

Well it has to pass the Senate still JimDandy Sep 2014 #62

Hopefully voters are paying attention to this...if they house shoots it down, C Moon Sep 2014 #23

They might pay attention JimDandy Sep 2014 #70

I'm not sure that it won't be voted on in the House karynnj Sep 2014 #25

Our Senator Dumbass voted against it, like I thought. Archae Sep 2014 #34

Another business drone who moved into politics. Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #76

this will never come to the floor of the house ..... nt littlewolf Sep 2014 #28

While they're at it, they can get rid of that stupid 2nd amendment too 951-Riverside Sep 2014 #29

"they can get rid of that stupid 2nd amendment too" Veilex Sep 2014 #47

the republiclowns calld their bluff leftyohiolib Sep 2014 #31

Called whose bluff? What was the bluff? n/t JimDandy Sep 2014 #118

Regarding Reid's quote... C Moon Sep 2014 #32

I think the results did fall exactly as GOP thought at first. Thinkingabout Sep 2014 #36

Will it get thru the House? Probably not but Nevada Blue Sep 2014 #37

"I am hopeful" Veilex Sep 2014 #48

Two faced McConnell voted for it, while publicly smearing any kind of reform that might pass soon. Fred Sanders Sep 2014 #38

I'm glad it passed, but don't we need an amendment to the Constitution? JDPriestly Sep 2014 #39

This is an amendment that is up for consideration... Veilex Sep 2014 #52

Umm! This is the cloture vote for a Constitutional amendment. longship Sep 2014 #53

I don't agree with spending limits on candidates bluestateguy Sep 2014 #40

I'm a little concerned about the wording of the amendment. drm604 Sep 2014 #41

It's good! marym625 Sep 2014 #96

Can you specifically address my objection? drm604 Sep 2014 #123

I want to understand you correctly marym625 Sep 2014 #133

House Representatives are even more leashed than Senators AZ Progressive Sep 2014 #42

I worked in the House briefly. amandabeech Sep 2014 #60

This amendment is worthless as written... TheProgressive Sep 2014 #43

The same can be said about 13th-15th Amendments bluestateguy Sep 2014 #58

Imagine a law passed by Congress that made it illegal to spend any money to criticize a congressman. Nye Bevan Sep 2014 #71

It specifically carves out freedom of the press. Warren Stupidity Sep 2014 #86

So Rupert Murdoch could spend unlimited amounts of money getting his message out, Nye Bevan Sep 2014 #99

and who defines what constitutes "the press" and how is it defined? onenote Sep 2014 #124

Thank you for the post. oldandhappy Sep 2014 #44

Cloture is good JimDandy Sep 2014 #64

Good News AC_Mem Sep 2014 #45

GOTV is certainly more important than this cloture vote. JimDandy Sep 2014 #65

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #49

Five Bucks says Boehner doesn't let it go to the House Floor for a vote. TrollBuster9090 Sep 2014 #50

What are you betting JimDandy Sep 2014 #66

What Senate is this ? Surely not the folks in DC.....n/t jaysunb Sep 2014 #59

Now the repubs JimDandy Sep 2014 #104

Like the ACLU, I oppose this effort to partially repeal the First Amendment. (nt) Nye Bevan Sep 2014 #67

SOME of the ACLU marym625 Sep 2014 #100

I think the incumbent R's are scared of what people like the Koch's might fund if LiberalArkie Sep 2014 #69

Eh, don't get too excited WhoIsNumberNone Sep 2014 #75

True. tavernier Sep 2014 #79

It's a tough call JimDandy Sep 2014 #97

Even if this passed in the House and the President signed it .... Scuba Sep 2014 #77

K & R !!! WillyT Sep 2014 #78

I'm glad the Senate seems to be listening to their constituents, BUT there's something missing! napi21 Sep 2014 #88

At least the Senate JimDandy Sep 2014 #101

Won't fly unless it gets to... ReRe Sep 2014 #98

I think the President JimDandy Sep 2014 #105

Presidents are not involved in the Constitutional Amendment process. ieoeja Sep 2014 #139

OK! ReRe Sep 2014 #147

Damn, they don't write sentences like that any more. DavidDvorkin Sep 2014 #148

Very good news. Keep calling! grahamhgreen Sep 2014 #102

Just sad you beat me to the post marym625 Sep 2014 #103

Aww I'm sorry marym! minivan2 Sep 2014 #111

I'm teasing marym625 Sep 2014 #117

Please do not put party first. dotymed Sep 2014 #107

Wow locks Sep 2014 #110

I sent... TheVisitor Sep 2014 #113

check it out... TheVisitor Sep 2014 #115

good first step djnicadress Sep 2014 #112

This Was Just The Vote To End A Filibuster DallasNE Sep 2014 #114

All likely true, unfortunately. n/t JimDandy Sep 2014 #116

Wouldn't the state legislatures have to approve the amendment as well? madville Sep 2014 #132

Oops! demwing Sep 2014 #142

It's not "either/or" but "and". After a proposed amendment is passed by 2/3 of both the Hose and 24601 Sep 2014 #149

You're right, I'm confusing two separate steps in a constitutional amendment demwing Sep 2014 #150

The fact that the repukes want to talk about this before an election hack89 Sep 2014 #136

Maybe the Senate will vote for this 50 times like the House does valerief Sep 2014 #141

Even if it doesn't make it through this time, voters can see which yurbud Sep 2014 #143

try this: find some headlines on this on MSM. I've searched NYT, WaPo, CNN, BBC... yurbud Sep 2014 #146