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Zach Moller @econwonk.bsky.social

For example, here are 3 types of things that often end up with “merely incidental” debate: Provisions that affect single targets, waivers for areas/states/people, changing regulations on private industry.

jun 20, 2025, 3:01 pm • 3 0

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Dale @dalepoak.bsky.social

And… Murkowski’s Alaska carevout gets the Byrd. Your followers knew this would happen.

jun 29, 2025, 9:08 pm • 9 4 • view
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cometsncats.bsky.social @cometsncats.bsky.social

Sold her State down the river for nothing. I hope Alaskans never forget.

jun 29, 2025, 9:40 pm • 1 0 • view
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Zach Moller @econwonk.bsky.social

Can still vote not in the end. There’s time

jun 29, 2025, 10:29 pm • 1 0 • view
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cometsncats.bsky.social @cometsncats.bsky.social

My optimism was murdered by my cynicism but I hope you're right.

jun 30, 2025, 12:02 am • 0 0 • view
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Ira 'Bluebeard Homer' Goldman @kdbyproxy.bsky.social

One thing about Dems not waiving the reading of Thune's amendment: Gave the Parl time to work on these.

jun 29, 2025, 10:30 pm • 1 0 • view
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Zach Moller @econwonk.bsky.social

So how does this play out IRL. We are in the "Byrd Bath" where the majority and the minority consult separately with the Senate Parliamentarian and then argue against each other in front of Parls as to how she should rule. (this can apply to any parliamentary question not just Byrd)

jun 20, 2025, 3:03 pm • 1 0 • view
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Zach Moller @econwonk.bsky.social

Parls will provide guidance/decisions based on those arguments and established precedent. But these decisions are not always made public. But it looks like Ranking Member Merkley is releasing them this time! Thanks for the help

jun 20, 2025, 3:05 pm • 3 0 • view
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Zach Moller @econwonk.bsky.social

That's a wrap on the Bluesky #ByrdRule thread. Ask me any and all questions! Drop them below

jun 20, 2025, 3:06 pm • 3 0 • view