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markodochartaigh

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2. Which Republican senators could hold the key

Reply to Celerity (Original post)

Wed Oct 8, 2025, 06:57 PM

Oct 8

to ending the Republican Shutdown of the US government?

From Congress member Ro Khanna:

"First of all, the Republicans could open government today. They have the majority in the Senate. They have the majority in the House. They have the presidency. They have passed and approved Trump’s presidential appointees on a 51 vote in the Senate. They have approved Trump’s judges on a 51 vote in the Senate. Then, why can’t we have a 51-vote filibuster exception to keep government open? I have been consistent in advocating for the filibuster to be done away with. So, the idea that they’re blaming Democrats is absurd, and no one believes it.

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These Democrats Could Hold the Key to Ending the Shutdown [View all] Celerity Oct 8 OP

Gunnery Sargent Hartman has entered the chat... Moostache Oct 8 #1

Which Republican senators could hold the key markodochartaigh Oct 8 #2

If Schumer can't threaten these senators into compliance Fiendish Thingy Oct 8 #3

And if Schumer can't """threaten""" these senators into compliance... W_HAMILTON Oct 8 #4