You want to end the filibuster? I'll tell you the Constitutional method of doing so. All you need is a majority in the Senate and a willing Vice President.
Vote for cloture. Have the majority party match the minority party's cloture vote precisely. The end result is a tie.
The Vice President then states ""The vote for cloture being a tie, the US Constitution takes precedence over any mere Senate procedural rule. I shall now cast the tie-breaking vote. I vote 'Yes' for cloture. The motion carries, and debate on the bill shall close 30 hours hence."
BANG! - the gavel comes down. A pregnant pause - and then howls of futile protest erupt from the minority side of the senate, as laughter and applause spill from the majority side.
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Vote for cloture. Have the majority party match the minority party's cloture vote precisely. The end result is a tie.
The Vice President then states ""The vote for cloture being a tie, the US Constitution takes precedence over any mere Senate procedural rule. I shall now cast the tie-breaking vote. I vote 'Yes' for cloture. The motion carries, and debate on the bill shall close 30 hours hence."
BANG! - the gavel comes down. A pregnant pause - and then howls of futile protest erupt from the minority side of the senate, as laughter and applause spill from the majority side.