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WSHazel

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3. But they could use it here, correct?

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #2)

Tue Oct 7, 2025, 08:50 AM

Oct 7

Republicans are just choosing not to.

It would be really helpful if there was a link that breaks this down. I am helping a candidate in a local election this year, and "obstructionist" democrats has come up. If I can provide a simple explanation of ways the Republicans could get around this filibuster, which means they are solely responsible for the shut down, then that would help this candidate.

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Is there a link to a simple breakdown of how Republicans can get around filibuster? [View all] WSHazel Oct 7 OP

The only way to get around it is to eliminate it. Buckeyeblue Oct 7 #1

Reconciliation is limited to once per fiscal year FBaggins Oct 7 #2

But they could use it here, correct? WSHazel Oct 7 #3

I think they could start the process... but it takes months FBaggins Oct 7 #4