I am fully aligned with MAGA on a talking filibuster. So, one of us is wrong, not me.
MAGA Micki
Senator Thune
Enforce the Talking Filibuster
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Scott Pressler
Senator Rick Scott
Senator Cornyn
How Talking Filibusters Work
A talking filibuster involves one or more senators refusing to yield the floor, speaking (or sometimes reading) for as long as possible to delay or prevent a vote. Senators must stand, can’t leave (even for breaks), and follow strict rules like the “two-speech rule” per legislative day.
- The Senate floor is occupied by this debate.
- Only limited activities are allowed: speeches, votes, or quorum calls.
- This ties up the chamber, as the filibustering senator(s) control the floor until they yield, the Senate adjourns, or cloture is invoked (requiring 60 votes to end debate).
Contrast with the Modern “Silent” FilibusterSince the early 1970s, the Senate has used a two-track system. This allows the majority leader to set aside a filibustered bill and move on to other legislation or nominations.
Silent Filibuster
- Most modern filibusters are “silent” — just a threat or objection that requires 60 votes for cloture, without anyone actually speaking for hours.
- This lets the Senate handle other business on a parallel track.
Why I Support the Talking Filibuster
- A true talking filibuster forces the obstruction onto the floor in real time, so other bills or routine matters are sidelined until it’s resolved.
- I want no more legislation for the entire rest of the 2026 session.
A talking filibuster would accomplish my goal of no more legislation for the rest of the year.
There would not be a reconciliation bill, no more military funding, no farm bill handouts, and no more money for anything else either.
One might not expect mindless MAGA parrots to understand that. But one should expect Senator Rick Scott, Scott Pressler, and Eric Daugherty to have a clue.
They don’t.
This is what Senator Cornyn meant when he accurately stated,
I marvel at the keyboard warrior-geniuses and grifters who are ignorant of Senate rules and precedents who have miraculously become experts in its arcane rules. Promising the moon and stars and yet destining Republicans for failure is a very effective way to demoralize our base and elect more Democrats in the midterms.
The longest total running tag-team filibuster in U.S. Senate history lasted for 60 working days (or 57 calendar days) in 1964.
The filibuster did not end because the tag team ran out of breath; it ended because opponents successfully gathered enough bipartisan support to invoke cloture. On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted 71 to 29 to break the filibuster, marking the first time in history that the Senate successfully forced a vote on a civil rights bill.
A talking filibuster would only require a tag-team of Democrats willing to do something similar.
Musical Tribute
Republicans Against the Save Act
- Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine)
- Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)
- Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)
- Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)
Talking Filibuster For What Purpose?
The amusing irony in all of this is that there are four Republican Senators against the SAVE Act.
Those Senators are Mitch McConnell, Sue Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Thom Tillis.
Whenever the talking filibuster ended, the the SAVE Act would still be one vote short of a majority!
A talking filibuster is not going to change any of those four minds.
It’s even stupider because the SAVE Act is not a budget reconciliation item. It would take 60 vote to pass, not 50 plus Vice President Vance.
There are at least 7 Republican Senators against nuking the filibuster totally.
Thune and Cornyn understand this.
MAGA generally doesn’t including Senator Scott and Scott Pressler.
Trump Will Be Crying
On March 4, 2026, I gave Three Reasons the Save Act Is Unconstitutional
The SAVE Act won’t pass, and that’s a good thing.
Senator Lisa Murkowski’s Vote Against the SAVE Act
On July 19, 2026, I commented Senator Lisa Murkowski’s Rock Solid Reason to Vote Against the SAVE Act
You have to be purposefully ignorant or wish to steal the election to disagree with Murkowski.
Where Things Stand
In the off-chance you have not figured this out, blame Trump, Mike Lee, and the entire MAGA charade for no movement on voter ID.
With common sense legislation, Tillis, Fetterman, Collins, and Murkowski would have voted for it.
But this was never about voter ID. It was always about illegal voter suppression and unconstitutional directions to states on how to run elections.
Thom Tillis’ Blistering Critique Of Trump’s SAVE Act Timeline
Senator Thom Tillis delivers a sharp critique of the proposed SAVE Act timeline, questioning whether the legislation can realistically be implemented before the 2026 midterm elections. During the hearing, Tillis raises concerns about the challenges of meeting deadlines, election administration, and the practical impact of the plan.
Watch the full exchange as Sen. Tillis challenges officials over the feasibility of the SAVE Act, voter verification requirements, election security, and the road ahead for the 2026 elections. This heated discussion highlights the growing debate over election laws and implementation.
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July 20, 2026: In Praise of Senators McConnell and Tillis Last Brave Act for America
Very few are willing to buck their political party, stick to convictions, and do what’s right.
I have disagreed with McConnell many times. But he is consistent.
McConnell was against killing the filibuster when Democrats wanted to do it, and he is against doing so now.
And Tillis just hit one out of the park.
Ultimately, there are not 50 votes to kill the filibuster which is the final hurdle. There are at least 7 Republican Senators against killing the filibuster.
Mitch McConnell Replacement
Yesterday, I asked How Quickly Could Mitch McConnell Be Replaced by a New Senator?
In the event McConnell is no longer a Senator, what happens?
Regarding the SAVE Act, the question is moot. There is not a majority to nuke the Filibuster even if McConnell was replaced with a senator more willing.
For other purposes, McConnell’s vote could be useful, but that’s unlikely too. For discussion, please click the above post.
Permanent Recess
Dear MAGA, please bring on the talking filibuster because I am in favor of the equivalent of a permanent recess for the rest of the year where nothing at all gets done.
Good write-up…I understand none of it…probably a good thing.
MAGA – Trust the Plant – Q
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They could start talking filibuster and all they would need for their material are three things.
Reading Trump speeches. It would make it abundantly clear how insane he is, especially if you get them in the right order so you can highlight his contradictions and dementia.
Reading the Epstein files.
Read non judeo Christian theology into the record.
That’s good to November.
2 hours/day. 12 senators/day. Twice a week. That’s something they could physically do, except for the octogenarians.
Mish, I continue recommending your blog to my … few and dwindling … friends, because my morals and standards are like yours. But, IMO you pay too much attention to the rivalry between corrupt teams. I would much prefer to see you campaign for a house seat.
In his early writing, ayatollah khomeini wrote that he did not expect to build his vision in Iran (free of western hegemony) before he died but rhetorically asked himself “can I not at least lay some bricks?”. Well, can not each of us try to lay a brick?
I’m a hypocrite, because I personally gave up preaching peace, trade, balanced budgets, free speech, etc. I’m just saying: If you want to invest so much of your time in politics, stop following what these demons do and start trying to lead.