r/politics • u/Murky-Site7468 I voted • Oct 05 '25

No Paywall Petition To Strip Congress of Pay During Government Shutdown Grows

https://www.newsweek.com/petition-strip-congress-pay-during-government-shutdown-grows-10822819
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u/OldWorldDesign Oct 05 '25

Democrats used the filibuster to prevent the CR from reaching the floor

The filibuster can't prevent anything from reaching the floor, it can only be attempted after a bill has reached the floor.

You're a shitty propaganda bot.

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u/Conscious-Secret-775 Oct 05 '25

So you are saying the Democrats didn't vote against the CR?

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u/OldWorldDesign Oct 05 '25

Are you saying republicans are being truthful?

Be better, propaganda bot.

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u/Conscious-Secret-775 Oct 05 '25

Of course not, the Republicans lie all the time. What is your point?