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[Koomaster]

Oh fuck this shit, they are trying to vote on it AFTER midnight.

Yep, they definitely threw out ALL the rules to make this happen. The worst. ~___~

 

[Gentleman Jack]

The cheers have died

They kicked a lot of people out, you're hearing them continuing to chant outside.

 

[Duffyside]

"We're the people!"

Goddamn right you are, don't let this shit in suits run all over you.

Actually, the shits in the suits represent way more of the people, as they were elected. #TheMoreYouKnow

 

[AniHawk]

Am I being cynical in thinking it won't matter? Aren't all these overreaches against abortion happening in deeply red states? It's not like we can do anything nationally against it either. I mean, it's great people are passionate about it, but I tend to think Texas state legislature stays safely red.

i hate to sound like a shithead, but it's politics, and it's the long game. a couple bad things against immigrants and women may be forgotten. a long history over a few years definitely won't be. it's going to matter a lot when the gop base is reduced more and more to older white men.

 

[bounchfx]

anyone else still hear the cheers? it's super faint now, they kick everyone else out?

 

[mackaveli]

Am I high or can you still hear like whsiper chanting? I might be high, or it might be a random rhythmic sound being picked up by the mics.

No i hear it too.

 

[fallengorn]

Did we just go into overtime?

 

[jamesinclair]

if you turn it up real loud you can hear a shame chant somewhere outside I think

True story!

 

[jediyoshi]

Am I high or can you still hear like whsiper chanting? I might be high, or it might be a random rhythmic sound being picked up by the mics.

Probably escorted out

 

[Wallach]

They have to be out of their minds to try and vote out of session. Glorious errors, please do it.

 

[Dazzler]

Surely small government means precisely staying out of things like abortion, right?

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Wow I will write my first letter to the Texas legislator if this bullshit passed after 12.

 

[Pastry]

What is happening? My Facebook is blowing up right now (I live in Texas).

 

[Mully]

Am I high or can you still hear like whsiper chanting? I might be high, or it might be a random rhythmic sound being picked up by the mics.

They're outside the room now, but you can still hear them through the walls.

 

[Jackben]

Am I high or can you still hear like whsiper chanting? I might be high, or it might be a random rhythmic sound being picked up by the mics.

They were ushered out but are still chanting outside.

 

[dallow_bg]

You can still hear 'Shame shame shame' in the background.

They were kicked out, but still fighting from outside the doors.

 

[freddy]

What a farce...

 

[raphanum]

Question: if they vote passed midnight and it passes, isn't that grounds for reversal as it clearly doesn't follow the rules?

 

[Enron]

I think they cleared the gallery

Question: if they vote passed midnight and it passes, isn't that grounds for reversal as it clearly doesn't follow the rules?

Probably not if there's precedent. Which I'm betting there probably is.

 

[Escape Goat]

Did we just go into overtime?

someone is trying to steal home.

 

[pigeon]

Actually, the shits in the suits represent way more of the people, as they were elected. #TheMoreYouKnow

But the people don't want this bill passed, by a pretty large margin.

 

[Slacker]

Am I high or can you still hear like whsiper chanting? I might be high, or it might be a random rhythmic sound being picked up by the mics.

There are a ton of people outside the building.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Actually, the shits in the suits represent way more of the people, as they were elected. #TheMoreYouKnow

Doesn't count when the republicans gerrymandered the everloving shit out of the state.

If you think the senators represent the people, you are truly ignorant.

 

[Black Mamba]

Becca Aaronson ‏@becca_aa 44s
Dewhurst calling for motion to sine die, no one knows If they voted on #SB5

GOP didn't follow rules all night, what makes anyone think they would now?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

What the hell are they doing now? They can't vote now as the special session is over right?

Meanwhile you can clearly hear the crowd yelling outside through the walls of the Senate chamber.

 

[Rayis]

Incredible that these buffoons are disregarding the rules and still voting for this horrendous bill, I hope the GOP pays the price and BIG TIME!

 

[Incognito]

Now some GOP senators are saying SB5 was voted on, and passed 17-12.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

Yeah, it didn't pass.

This isn't a parliamentary thing, it would violate the State Constitution to pass the bill.

 

[jamesinclair]

Question: if they vote passed midnight and it passes, isn't that grounds for reversal as it clearly doesn't follow the rules?

Apparently the last twelve rules they broke dont matter.

 

[Aaron Strife]

lol. seems the rules are pretty cut and dry here. if they really want to claim it's passed past midnight then they may as well be running a banana republic here.

 

[SolarPowered]

We need pictures of the scene on the streets.

 

[mackaveli]

i hate to sound like a shithead, but it's politics, and it's the long game. a couple bad things against immigrants and women may be forgotten. a long history over a few years definitely won't be. it's going to matter a lot when the gop base is reduced more and more to older white men.

And with social media being bigger then ever, I'd think this can really spark a movement and people caring more and voicing their opinions.

Before no one had access to all this information but with twitter, youtube, facebook, etc., it will open the eyes of many people.

Imagine having the last 15 minutes of people chanting shown to someone. It's inspiring stuff.

And hopefully this wakes up other people in other states, countries, etc.,

 

[CrimsonCommie]

If they still pass this bullshit every republican there should be fucking impeached.

 

[Angelus Errare]

Oh okay, making sure I hadn't crossed knee deep into trippin zone.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

So many twists.

 

[B-Dubs]

What the hell are they doing now? They can't vote now as the special session is over right?

Meanwhile you can clearly hear the crowd yelling outside through the walls of the Senate chamber.

Pretty sure they're going to try, it's not like they cared about the rules the rest of the night.

 

[Devolution]

Doesn't count when the republicans gerrymandered the everloving shit out of the state.

If you think the senators represent the people, you are truly ignorant.

He's someone who would love it if women were forced to undergo pregnancies so guess who he's cheering for.

 

[Savitar]

This is the GOP, the rules and laws don't apply to them.

Do they?

Stay tuned.

 

[BLACKLAC]

Surely small government means precisely staying out of things like abortion, right?

Everyone knows the Republican bullshit of "small government" is just that, bullshit.

 

[Clydefrog]

I can just imagine Madea outside graciously handing out orange wedges to the peoples' hoarse throats

 

[Jarmel]

So they're breaking the rules in order to push this through?

lolololol

 

[sangreal]

So what was the previous question that did pass? ending debate?

 

[Talon]

Yeah, it didn't pass.

This isn't a parliamentary thing, it would violate the State Constitution to pass the bill.

It violates the Texas State Constitution to run a budget deficit, but that didn't stop Rick Perry!

 

[Alexlf]

The dust is settling, and everyone is trying to work out what is going on. This is completely movie material.

 

[perfectchaos007]

They are cheering loud enough to be heard outside. Mainly female voices, which is good to hear.

 

[Sibylus]

Actually, the shits in the suits represent way more of the people, as they were elected. #TheMoreYouKnow

And they're doing a fine job of representing right now.

Wait, no they ain't.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

GOP didn't follow rules all night, what makes anyone think they would now?

If no one knows if they voted how can they say there was a vote?

 

[bonercop]

ugh, stop being sore losers already so I can post the phoenix wright victory music

 

[liftedly]

i need this on dvd

 

[raphanum]

Apparently the last twelve rules they broke dont matter.

But if taken to the supreme court, wouldn't there be enough to overturn their decision if passed? This is actually pretty disturbing to say the least (in regards to this entire facade)