The Boston Globe reports Senator Edward Kennedy is going back to Florida, where he has been resting after suffering a seizure on Inauguration Day,
Kennedy’s absence has Senate Democrat leader Reid seeking another moderate Republican or two to vote for the compromise version of the stimulus on Friday:
With Kennedy’s vote and those of three Republicans, the Senate passed the plan with 61 votes — just one more than necessary.
Reid is worried that final passage could be made problematic if a Democrat is ill or otherwise absent.
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I despise Sen. Kennedy's ideals, but I don't wish the man ill.
Kenny Solomon (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 5:34PM EST (link)Honestly, he should resign his Senate seat and take care of himself.
With his blessing, let another insane Socialist be appointed by the Chicago native Governor Patrick of Mass.
In a Bit of Irony, the MA Senate Decided By Special Election
Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 5:43PM EST (link)(Reply button doesnt work as usual)
The only things the Reps could win was the Gove office so the Dems strippesd the governor of the power of appointment. Its ironic now the Ted’s days are number and Deval is Gov.
The is a Repubilcan waiting in the wing. A solid candidate and there is a bit of an anti-Democrat revolt going on up here. Could be interesting.
Is the reconciled bill subject to filibuster?
Finrod (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 5:43PM EST (link)For some reason I thought since cloture had been invoked on the bill originally, that it was still in effect for the reconciled House/Senate bill.
Let’s get down to brass tacks here. How much for the ape?
Could someone please clarify if we still have a chance to kill this?
speciallist (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 6:09PM EST (link)I’ve heard more than once that all they need is 51….?
No filibuster possible
E Pluribus Unum (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 6:13PM EST (link)A conference report like this is not subject to “debate”, therefore no cloture, which technically closes debate.
So it’s up or down, 51 wins.
Kill the Terrorists
Protect the Borders
Punch the Hippies h/t IMAO
So the only reason to get excited is if Dems start flipping...
speciallist (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 6:21PM EST (link)I haven’t heard anything like that….I guess we can dream..
While it's not likely, getting 28 House Dems (out of 244)
6eorge Jetson (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 7:41PM EST (link)is more likely than getting 11 Dems/Dems* to flip out of 61.
Not only is the percentage smaller 11% vs 18%, but every single one of those 244 is up for reelection in 2010, and some of them have to be in districts that are disgusted with this bill.
Is flipping 28 likely? No. In the realm of possibility, yes, but targeted stinks need to be made.
Then it's settled...the only way they have a chance to kill this is to DELAY it....
speciallist (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 7:45PM EST (link)Everyone needs to READ this monstrosity!!!
Delay, Delay no time to stop being the BIG Bureaucray you always were FEDGOV -nt
DONTREADONME (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 7:49PM EST (link)Here is the ""official" wording, if you will.
barry915barry (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 7:11PM EST (link)“Reconciliation – A complicated part of the Congressional budget process that directs changes to already-existing legislation in order to cut spending. Because reconciliation bills are not subject to a 60-vote cloture requirement in the Senate, and thus can move forward with only 51 votes, reconciliation is sometimes favored as a vehicle for moving controversial changes. A reconciliation bill is subject to a Presidential veto.”
This pork bill is technically a reconciliation bill. Hope this helps.
Quick, somebody shoot somebody!
Tbone (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 6:05PM EST (link)Now don’t get all hissy, it’s just an old joke though it seems as clearly as thought through a solution to a problem as the Porkulus Bill.
Envisioning when all that is Left is the Right.
Dont Need The Shoot Anybody; Just Slash Their Tire On Their Way To Work
Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 6:08PM EST (link)… anybody in the DC area care to volunteer. Anybody?
No need to slash; just let the air out
JustLeaveMeAlone (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 6:11PM EST (link)nt
“To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” Thomas Jefferson
Just break a flourescent light bulb on the Congressional floor...
Xasteius (Diary) Thursday, February 12th at 7:53PM EST (link)then they can’t come in.
Don’t leave the party, hijack it back!
The only poll that counts is the one at the ballot box.
I don’t want to be Reagan. I want to be a Chance/Soros hybrid.