House passes HR1 and George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
This is a big fucking deal.
Well, it's a BFD if it gets through the Senate and becomes law.
Good to see the Dems actually fighting back.
The GOP omnibus disenfranchisement schemes have been pretty blatant and undemocratic. Can't let them constantly rig the system in their favor.
Some talk if they can't get 10 GOP votes (highly unlikely), they could do a piecemeal de-filibuster, by making voting rights only not subject to filibuster. Of course once you start on that path, the filibuster will crumble before long.
Really they can try to make the case to 10+ GOPers that it's going to become law even if they have to dispense with the filibuster, so the GOP is better off negotiating and getting some concessions in exchange for some votes. Not likely, but that's how things used to be done. Then again, how likely is it that all 50 Dems are going to stay rock-solid on this? Will Manchin agree to a voting rights exemption from filibuster? The GOP almost always manages to keep all its ducks in a row, especially when it matters. (with the notable exception of dead-man walking McCain not voting to kill Obamacare). To me, this is the kind of vote where every senator needs to support their party and president. Without exception.
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