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kansasobama

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4. Senate Democrats are squirming

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Mar 11, 2025, 06:56 PM

Mar 2025

They did not want this on their laps. Now, they will have to filibuster. Already many Democrats showing their "gutless" colors. Well, Fetterman will not help. Ossoff is making noises.

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BREAKING: House passes spending bill to keep government open - Deadline - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 OP

Up to you, Senate? Is Trump/Musk going to destroy us all or just start the process? hlthe2b Mar 2025 #1

Which Dems voted for this? Tootbsb Mar 2025 #2

I'm sure we will hear soon Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 #5

Jared Golden from Maine. And one Republican voted no. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 #6

So would it have passed with out the Dem vote? walkingman Mar 2025 #9

It looks like those 2 votes cancelled each other out Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 #11

Dems have a hard decision to take make don't pass the bill or fight another day Dangling0826 Mar 2025 #3

Senate Democrats are squirming kansasobama Mar 2025 #4

Fetterman has said he will be voting for the CR in the Senate. Not sure about others. LonePirate Mar 2025 #7

I believe they need 7 Democrats. Unless they get assurances to stop the the firings and closing down of department JohnSJ Mar 2025 #8

Assurances? You cannot trust a thing they say. walkingman Mar 2025 #10

I fully expect enough Senate Dems will vote for this CR to pass as they seem content to ignore what the Dem base wants. LonePirate Mar 2025 #12

Wouldn't surprise me - they play hard ball and we play wiffle ball. walkingman Mar 2025 #15

Rand Paul gab13by13 Mar 2025 #13

Passing this CR gab13by13 Mar 2025 #14