Why are Democrats not trying to obstruct the Trump Agenda? Will this lead more people to say both parties are the same?
Trump 47 might be the single most dangerous attack on democracy America has ever had.
Everything the Republicans want the Democrats give them.
Strom Thurman single handedly fought harder for racism than any Democrat appears willing to fight for democracy and this is sad.
Here's a handful of things they could be doing.
- Filibuster every single bill presented by the Republicans
- Forcing Roll Call Votes on Everything – Normally, many bills and resolutions pass by voice vote or unanimous consent. Forcing a recorded vote on each measure wastes time.
- Slow-Walking Nominee Confirmations – Even in a minority, the Senate can force time-consuming debates and votes on executive and judicial nominees.
- Weaponizing Ethics Investigations – Filing continuous ethics complaints against key political figures and nominees can tie them up in legal battles.
- Objecting to Unanimous Consent Requests – Many routine matters in Congress proceed by unanimous consent. Objecting forces a formal vote, consuming time.
- Motion to Recommit – In the House, the minority can use this procedural move to force bills back to committee, delaying their passage.
- Amendment Flooding – They can submit thousands of amendments to bills, requiring exhaustive votes on each one, slowing legislative progress.
- Quorum Busting – Legislators can refuse to show up, preventing the Senate or House from reaching a quorum necessary to conduct business.
- Anonymous Holds – Senators can place anonymous holds on legislation and nominees, effectively stalling them indefinitely until removed. .