The Senate has officially restored the requirement for physical presence during active filibusters. This change returns accountability to the floor and ensures that obstruction carries a tangible cost. I appreciate your dedication to demanding this necessary shift in legislative standards.
March 21, 2010
Bring Back Real Filibusters, Harry Reid. Make them stand there all night!
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February 4, 2010
The current process obscures the true nature of legislative obstruction from the public eye. By requiring senators to occupy the floor in person, we would ensure that their opposition carries a tangible cost. I am continuing to communicate these concerns to the leadership.
February 4, 2010
The momentum behind this call for accountability continues to grow at a remarkable pace. It is clear that many people agree the Senate should return to a more rigorous and transparent standard for debate.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2010
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Its ridiculous that they get to just say they filibuster and go home. Make them stay and talk. Let's see how long they last.
If they want to block progress they should have to be there in person doing it. No more lazy emails or phone calls. Stand up and say it!
Do it. Force their hand.
Exactly. If they are so against it then they can stand there and tell us why. Stop letting them hide behind these fake rules.
Make them work for it! Sick of these people just phoning it in while the rest of us actually have to show up to our jobs.
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The Senate has officially restored the requirement for physical presence during active filibusters. This change returns accountability to the floor and ensures that obstruction carries a tangible cost. I appreciate your dedication to demanding this necessary shift in legislative standards.
March 21, 2010
Bring Back Real Filibusters, Harry Reid. Make them stand there all night!
Final supporters
Updates
February 4, 2010
The current process obscures the true nature of legislative obstruction from the public eye. By requiring senators to occupy the floor in person, we would ensure that their opposition carries a tangible cost. I am continuing to communicate these concerns to the leadership.
February 4, 2010
The momentum behind this call for accountability continues to grow at a remarkable pace. It is clear that many people agree the Senate should return to a more rigorous and transparent standard for debate.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2010
6 Comments
BOUT TIME. tired of all the excuses. bring the cots in and put them to work.
Its ridiculous that they get to just say they filibuster and go home. Make them stay and talk. Let's see how long they last.
If they want to block progress they should have to be there in person doing it. No more lazy emails or phone calls. Stand up and say it!
Do it. Force their hand.
Exactly. If they are so against it then they can stand there and tell us why. Stop letting them hide behind these fake rules.
Make them work for it! Sick of these people just phoning it in while the rest of us actually have to show up to our jobs.
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BOUT TIME. tired of all the excuses. bring the cots in and put them to work.