Senate Must Stay In Session July 24, 2017 By terrymcginty Dems MUST stay on the Senate floor for the next three weeks to stop Trump from destroying Rule of Law w/recess appointment for AG. Period. Please share widely! +20
bob-gardner says July 25, 2017 at 7:56 am Is that even possible? Can the Dem’s prevent the Senate from adjourning?
Jasiu says July 25, 2017 at 10:59 pm I believe it was Dick Durbin that I saw on TV today saying the Dems were trying to figure out if they could make it happen.
jconway says July 26, 2017 at 7:37 am Not a true filibuster, but Dems could keep going to the floor to delay a recess.
fredrichlariccia says July 26, 2017 at 9:15 am Senate Democrats are prepared to stay in ‘pro forma session’ to prevent Dumpf’s recess appointment of a new Attorney General.
Is that even possible? Can the Dem’s prevent the Senate from adjourning?
Here’s an explainer from David Cay Johnston.
So it’s up to Mitch McConnell.
I believe it was Dick Durbin that I saw on TV today saying the Dems were trying to figure out if they could make it happen.
Filibuster the motion to recess?
Not a true filibuster, but Dems could keep going to the floor to delay a recess.
Senate Democrats are prepared to stay in ‘pro forma session’ to prevent Dumpf’s recess appointment of a new Attorney General.