2007-10-04 15:52:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The Republican party.
I know you are wondering about my answer because they have a slight minority but I this is true. I will explain.
Ever since the Democratic party won the majority, the Senate has been imposing the 60 vote rule on all major legislation. They have been indirectly filibustering every, and yes I mean EVERY, bit of legislation no matter how slight it is.
Now, what I mean by an indirect filibuster is: each bill that comes up for a vote will have admendments to vote on. Each party must agree to what amds come to the floor for voting and how many. The Republicans will submit some astronomical number of amendments, tieing up the Senate, until Harry Reid, the majority leader, submits a cloture motion. This is a motion where members vote to stop debate on amds. and vote on the bill. It requires 60 votes. Of course it fails so Reid is forced to table the bill... remove it from the floor.. remove it from debate.
They have been doing this for MONTHS...
So what has happened is basically, and to be blunt, Reid, in an attempt to get something accomplished and not be a 'do nothing Congress because Democrats as the majority will get blamed for nothing done, has started kissing their butts.... giving them dang near anything they want.
The first sign of this was last June when the Democrats tried to get legislation to leave Iraq passed but, in what the public saw as an extraordinary event, ended up passing approval for more funding. What happened was: they made a deal to attach a minimum wage increase to it because that was the only way to get anything done... with the Republicans indirectly controlling them.
Hope that explains it for you. It's really messed up in the Senate atm.
2007-10-04 21:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Democrats - Senate Republicans lost their majority in 2006. Democrats control the Senate with 49 seats plus the backing of two independents. Republicans hold the other 49 seats.
The problem for the Democrats is that their majority is so slim it is difficult to do anything.
2007-10-04 15:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by michaelsan 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Control is the key word. Democrats have a slim majority but 60 votes is needed to end debate on legislation. I would say they are steering right now but no way are they in control. Their Senate majority leader is a laughing stock. They would probably be better off bringing back Robert KKK Byrd...sheets and all.
2007-10-04 16:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
via fact it fairly is been the Republicans for the final 30 years we've been given the region we've. If it must be the Democrats for the subsequent a minimum of 10 years we ought to opposite the a number of injury.
2016-10-10 08:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, it's split, as there are 49 Republicans, 49 Democrats, and 2 independents, but both independents (one Joe Lieberman and the other the Communist Bernie Sanders) vote with the Democrats.
2007-10-04 15:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Again, you are not saying which country you are referring to.
In America -- The Democrats
In Australia -- The Liberal and National Party Coalition
Britain has the "House of Lords"
2007-10-04 19:26:08 · answer #6 · answered by Walter B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Democrats have a slight majority.
2007-10-04 16:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both houses controlled by the Democrats
Why else is nothing being done that was promised by the Dem's
2007-10-04 15:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by F yahoo in Ash 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Democrats do, but only by a very slim majority.
2007-10-04 15:57:26 · answer #9 · answered by wiseguy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Democrats....
2007-10-04 15:56:18 · answer #10 · answered by Brian 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋