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02-02-2021, 05:13 PM
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The Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday to lead the nation’s Department of Homeland Security, making him the first Latino to hold the role.

The Senate voted 56 to 43.
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Mayorkas’ confirmation was stalled last week when some Republicans argued that Biden’s nominee was not properly vetted on pressing immigration issues. On Thursday, Mayorkas’ nomination advanced a procedural hurdle after the Senate voted to break a GOP filibuster.

On Tuesday, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell said that Mayorkas “does not deserve Senate confirmation.”

“I’ll be voting against his confirmation and urge our colleagues to do the same,” McConnell said.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/02/alej...secretary.html
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Perfect. Mcconnell's grip has loosen.
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y didn't GOP filibuster
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y didn't GOP filibuster
Because the moment the GOP starts bullshitting with it, Dems could kill it.
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i hope he changes daca to 4 yrs.

Sec. 2. Preserving and Fortifying DACA. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall take all actions he deems appropriate, consistent with applicable law, to preserve and fortify DACA.
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y didn't GOP filibuster
Because they can't. The filibuster got nuked for confirming appointees back in 2014. So these days in order to end the debate and move to the up/down vote for an appointment you just need a simple majority.
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Because they can't. The filibuster got nuked for confirming appointees back in 2014. So these days in order to end the debate and move to the up/down vote for an appointment you just need a simple majority.
your knowledge never stops amazing me
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Because they can't. The filibuster got nuked for confirming appointees back in 2014. So these days in order to end the debate and move to the up/down vote for an appointment you just need a simple majority.
so y can't they nuke the filibuster for voting on DA
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so y can't they nuke the filibuster for voting on DA
They need a majority and some democrats are against it.
Also if they get rid of it elections are in 2 years and if GOP win they would just need majority to pass a bill
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