With the recent repeal of repealing DADT, it is no surprise that the Republicans in Senate feel in control. They have now repealed a finance campaign reform bill, proving their tight hand over the Senate right now. The republican senators are striving for the days of Bush and enforcing republicanism on the Senate and country with full force.
Politico gives a closer look:
Senate Democrats failed to break a filibuster of a campaign finance reform bill Thursday, marking the second time their DISCLOSE Act has fallen short of the votes necessary to be debated on the floor.
The chief Senate sponsor of the bill, Democrat Chuck Schumer of New York, had tried to make a last-ditch appeal to his Republican colleagues Wednesday by saying Democrats would be open to amendments — including a push back of the legislation's effective date to the next campaign cycle. But GOP senators were unconvinced by the appeal on a bill they believe should have been more openly negotiated and merited a committee debate.
The legislation required 60 votes to move forward and failed, 59-39, without a single Republican breaking ranks.
Will the Republicans continue this stroke of power? How many more bills, policies, acts will they overcome and repeal? Hopefully things settle down and even out in the Senate.
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