Thursday, October 06, 2011

Reid's ‘nuclear option’ changes rules, ends repeat filibusters...

Of course...once again the GOP comes across flat footed...

The surprise move stunned Republicans, who did not expect Reid to bring heavy artillery to what had been a humdrum knife fight over amendments to China currency legislation.

Reid appealed a ruling from the chair that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) does not need unanimous consent to force a vote on a motion to suspend the rules to consider amendments after cloture has already been approved.

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