DanG 1 #26 November 25, 2013 Quote49 to 51, the Republicans lose. Well, yeah, that's how majority rule works. Under the old system it could be 1 to 99 and the 1 (anonymous coward) would win. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #27 November 29, 2013 DanGQuote49 to 51, the Republicans lose. Well, yeah, that's how majority rule works. Under the old system it could be 1 to 99 and the 1 (anonymous coward) would win. No the old system was 60/40.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #28 November 29, 2013 QuoteNo the old system was 60/40. No, it was 60/40 if you could get it to the floor for a vote. That could only happen if one senator didn't put a secret hold on the nomination, or threaten (not perform, just threaten) a filibuster. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
