Last
week Texas State Senator Wendy Davis (D, SD-10) took to the floor of the State
Senate and filibustered the proposed anti-abortion omnibus bill that would shut
down all but 5 reproduction service provider clinics in Texas.
Though
the purpose of this entry is not about the Davis filibuster. That is for this
entry.
The purpose of this entry is about the action of filibustering and maybe a
possible solution to the current gridlock in Washington, DC.
Senator
Davis began her filibuster at 11:18 AM (CT) on 25 June 2013 and ended at 10:07
PM (CT) that same day. Texas filibuster
rules
are unique. Like the United States Senate, once you start you cannot leave the
floor. Though the differences are that you cannot eat or drink anything. And
unlike the US Senate, you have to stay on topic. Unlike the PREVIOUS
filibusters, Republicans have engaged in...
Senator
Harry Reid (Senate Democratic Leader, NV) tweeted his support of Senator Davis.
Wendy Davis engaged in the kind of filibuster I can support. #standwithwendy #SB5
— Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) June 26, 2013
Maybe
the United States Senate should adopt Texas Rules for filibustering.
And
perhaps Congress will FINALLY accomplish something.
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