It was pretty dumb to use the word "rule" for the CRA when what the proponents wanted to mean was "any new decision or action which will create any very big and important changes." Too bad they weren't more careful.
In 2021, Utah governor Spencer Cox said “We just don’t know what a democracy looks like when you drain all the trust out of the system.” I think we’re starting to get our answer.
This is a wonderful article, full of specific details and facts on the terribly complex rules in Congress, ones that make our heads spin and increase our frustration with that body. Please read my Substack Congress is Vital. See https://tommast.substack.com/p/congress-is-vital-ff6 Tom Mast
Thank you for this explanation, I certainly would not want things to be able to change drastically. Depending on one vote it should be either 60 votes or nothing. Do you think it'll ever revert? Or nominations will go back to filibuster?
You're missing the point. Removal of the fillibuster means policy direction will change from administration to administration, there won't be much predictablilty and consistency. This is how third world countries govern
I think this has to happen given that the senate is so polarized. The exception regarding confirmation is a good example of how controversial nominees can pass with a bare majority . Hegseth is clearly an example of someone who probably would not be confirmed if his nomination required 60 votes. And who knows how long he will survive but things are functioning at the DOD.
Thank you!As always,you’ve clarified a very important rule that I’ve only vaguely understood.
This piece is superb. I went to the freaking Kennedy School and worked in Washington for 15 years- I didn't know any of this.
Keep it up-
That it is being proposed is one thing, the real question is will there be four votes, Republican votes, to stop it. That we will know soon enough.
It was pretty dumb to use the word "rule" for the CRA when what the proponents wanted to mean was "any new decision or action which will create any very big and important changes." Too bad they weren't more careful.
In 2021, Utah governor Spencer Cox said “We just don’t know what a democracy looks like when you drain all the trust out of the system.” I think we’re starting to get our answer.
This is a wonderful article, full of specific details and facts on the terribly complex rules in Congress, ones that make our heads spin and increase our frustration with that body. Please read my Substack Congress is Vital. See https://tommast.substack.com/p/congress-is-vital-ff6 Tom Mast
Thank you for this explanation, I certainly would not want things to be able to change drastically. Depending on one vote it should be either 60 votes or nothing. Do you think it'll ever revert? Or nominations will go back to filibuster?
Very nice article. Thank you. Let's hope the Rs remain in power and continue to move the country forward. Vance/Rubio 2028!
You're missing the point. Removal of the fillibuster means policy direction will change from administration to administration, there won't be much predictablilty and consistency. This is how third world countries govern
Good!
I think this has to happen given that the senate is so polarized. The exception regarding confirmation is a good example of how controversial nominees can pass with a bare majority . Hegseth is clearly an example of someone who probably would not be confirmed if his nomination required 60 votes. And who knows how long he will survive but things are functioning at the DOD.