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James Wallner (@jameswallner) examines the role conflict plays in Congress, explaining how open debate can reveal opportunities for compromise and strengthen the legitimacy of legislative outcomes. lawliberty.org/congress-conf…
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Factions don't deserve the stigma they face, @sorendayton & @jameswallner write for @NYULawDemProjct.
They empower lawmakers to participate in the legislative process.
"Factions keep political conflict where the Constitution intended it to be resolved."
democracyproject.org/posts/t…
James Wallner retweeted
From our series on Congress — a new essay by @jameswallner @sorendayton @JoinFAI — "The Case for Factions"
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OP-ED: The House and Senate must pass the same legislation in identical form before September 30. @jameswallner explains: lyceumnow.com/clock-is-ticki…
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OP-ED: Senate Republicans could enable recess appointments. They control both the House and Senate. The Constitution provides the mechanism. Yet they are holding pro forma sessions that block them. @jameswallner explains why: lyceumnow.com/why-the-senate…
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Questions on the SAVE Act? The filibuster?
No prob! @jameswallner discuss the SAVE Act, the filibuster, and why noncitizen voting is as rare as a 15-fingered-man. politicsinquestion.com/episo…
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This is correct. The holdup we're seeing on the SAVE America Act isn't limited to one party, and it isn't anything new.
The Senate's big problem here isn't about policy or ideology. It's because too many people on both sides won’t put the time in to deliver for their constituents.
This place needs to CHANGE IMMEDIATELY.
legislativeprocedure.com/blo…
James Wallner retweeted
There won’t be a special election to elect someone for the remainder of the term in this case, because the general election for Graham’s seat is so close. Instead, as you said, there will be an appointment and that appointed will serve the remainder of the term.
James Wallner retweeted
“We don’t have 60 votes” is a lame excuse for not passing a bill.
Especially one that’s popular with an overwhelming supermajority of voters—across party lines.
My friend @jameswallner explains why in this excellent thread.
James Wallner retweeted
When it comes to the filibuster, a lot of folks in the Senate are hiding behind “precedent” that isn’t really there.
For the majority of its history, this chamber didn’t rely on a 60 vote threshold for legislation — even after the cloture rule was established.
If we want to accomplish what the American people expect of us — like SECURING OUR ELECTIONS — we need to get back to that.
Use it or lose it. Either enforce the filibuster or get rid of it. But we can’t continue like this.
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The Declaration of Independence recorded a revolution already underway. James Wallner (@jameswallner) explores how years of colonial self-government prepared Americans for independence. lawliberty.org/a-colonial-co…
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The House doesn't run on votes so much as on rules about votes. With a majority of a seat or two, any lone member can seize that machinery and bring the floor to a halt. @jameswallner does the math behind the paralysis: lyceumnow.com/the-tiny-rule-…
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James Wallner (@jameswallner) reviews Keith E. Whittington’s "The Impeachment Power" and explores why the Constitution leaves questions of impeachment to political judgment rather than precise legal definition. lawliberty.org/book-review/a…
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A governing class that the system does not punish for inaction will not, on its own, discover the will to act. @jameswallner explains: tomklingenstein.com/congress…
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This from @jameswallner is a more constructive idea
thefai.org/posts/a-senate-ru…
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The Frontier is back with a deep dive with Senior Fellow @jameswallner and our friend @MattGlassman312 on the past, present, and future of the filibuster!
We cover cloture, The SAVE America Act, and the restoration of Congressional dynamism. Listen now:
frontier.thefai.org/p/filibu…
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Because - while a good step to get on the bill - there is no intent to force a talking filibuster. The strategy appears to be to burn some time, amp up message, and pray Dems opt to cut a deal. It’s better than nothing but it’s not the full play… (as you know)