McConnell words weren't enough. Now the vote has made the position of Republicans clear. Ten Republicans will not vote for discussion of a voting rights bill.
For me, this is a very good thing indeed. Manchin was allowed free reign, with little interference from the White House. Manchin came up with a compromise which he was sure that some Republicans would support once discussion began. The Republicans slammed the door. Consider how much WORSE the situation would be if 7 Republicans voted with the Democrats.
The Manchin Bill can pass only if Manchin goes along with a rule change that exempts this bill from the filibuster. I expect that this will be decided one way or the other in August.
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There should be another couple of clarifying votes soon, perhaps this week, perhaps in August: on infrastructure and on criminal justice.
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MY HOPE
1) The Manchin Voting Rights Bill will become law.
2) A bridges and roads infrastructure bill will become law. (is a bridge falling in DC enough of a sign for Congress?)
3) The Senate's criminal justice bill will pass (with several no votes from Progressives).
AND THEN,
nothing until the 2022 election other than appointments and budget/debt compromises.
For me, this is a very good thing indeed. Manchin was allowed free reign, with little interference from the White House. Manchin came up with a compromise which he was sure that some Republicans would support once discussion began. The Republicans slammed the door. Consider how much WORSE the situation would be if 7 Republicans voted with the Democrats.
The Manchin Bill can pass only if Manchin goes along with a rule change that exempts this bill from the filibuster. I expect that this will be decided one way or the other in August.
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There should be another couple of clarifying votes soon, perhaps this week, perhaps in August: on infrastructure and on criminal justice.
================
MY HOPE
1) The Manchin Voting Rights Bill will become law.
2) A bridges and roads infrastructure bill will become law. (is a bridge falling in DC enough of a sign for Congress?)
3) The Senate's criminal justice bill will pass (with several no votes from Progressives).
AND THEN,
nothing until the 2022 election other than appointments and budget/debt compromises.
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