Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Deminpenn

(17,095 posts)

11. One of Fetterman's campaign promises

Reply to Polybius (Original post)

Wed Oct 22, 2025, 09:51 PM

Oct 22

was to be the 51st vote to end the legislative fillinuster. At the time, Dems held the majority in the Senate courtesy of VP Harris being the tie breaking Dem office holder.

If Rs want to reopen the govt that badly, nuking the filibuster is an option they can exercise any time.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

uponit7771

23 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Fetterman supports GOP 'nuking' filibuster to end shutdown [View all] Polybius Oct 22 OP

I regret every dollar I sent to fund his campaign/ lapfog_1 Oct 22 #1

Same here unweird Oct 22 #7

I despise him nini Oct 22 #2

Democrats to this idea: No. Don't. Stop. Seeking Serenity Oct 22 #3

Fetterman trying to be relevant, while he can. Intractable Oct 22 #4

Peggysue holding her head and groaning peggysue2 Oct 22 #5

Well, at least you learned you won't be making BigmanPigman Oct 23 #21

I wonder what it costs to buy a sitting US senator? Irish_Dem Oct 22 #6

Maybe BeerBarrelPolka Oct 22 #8

I am sure Dr RFKJr has some medical advice that would help as well. Irish_Dem Oct 22 #9

My ex wife BeerBarrelPolka Oct 22 #10

Covid vaccine has probably saved your life. Irish_Dem Oct 22 #12

She's too brainwashed BeerBarrelPolka Oct 22 #13

It is sad that people get so brainwashed they will end up dying. Irish_Dem Oct 22 #15

I'm sorry BeerBarrelPolka Oct 22 #16

Well I lucked out. Irish_Dem Oct 22 #17

Well BeerBarrelPolka Oct 22 #18

One of Fetterman's campaign promises Deminpenn Oct 22 #11

Traitor edhopper Oct 22 #14

I support them nuking it too. I know what I'd do when we get power again. In It to Win It Oct 22 #19

Thune already nuked it a few weeks ago to ram thru judges Arazi Oct 22 #20

No, Harry Reid changed the rules for all non-Supreme Court federal judges in 2013 Polybius Oct 23 #23

Hmmm don't know if I disagree with that, filibuster wasn't used to stop trains like it is now uponit7771 Oct 23 #22