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re: Bill Nelson to filibuster Gorsuch nomination as well
Posted on 3/27/17 at 8:04 pm to The Spleen
Posted on 3/27/17 at 8:04 pm to The Spleen
Really stupid question, but how long would they have to filibuster to block the nomination?
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Posted on 3/27/17 at 8:14 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
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Really stupid question, but how long would they have to filibuster to block the nomination?
Indefinitely. Basically they can filibuster anytime his confimation vote is brought to the floor. A cloture vote can be called to end it, but that requires 60 votes(or it maybe 2/3 for Supreme Court nominees). That's where the nuclear option comes in. It changes the rules to just a simple majority to end debate/filibuster.
ETA: I think that's right. Someone more knowledgeable feel free to correct me.
This post was edited on 3/27/17 at 8:19 pm
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