mikeo56:

Republicans Block Senate From Even Talking About Jobs

Yesterday, an unanimous Senate Republican caucus didn’t just lead a filibuster to kill the American Jobs Act. The Republicans stopped the Senate from even beginning to have a discussion about doing anything at all to create jobs.

Typically, a filibuster happens after the debate has begun. A bill is brought to the floor. Senators debate it. They propose changes to it. They vote on amendments. When the amending is done, a procedural vote is held — which under Senate rules requires a supermajority of 60 votes to succeed — whether or not to end the debate and move to a final vote.

Republican Party is SHIT.

(via sarahlee310)