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Rick Scott: “We've already gotten rid of the filibuster for noms. We've…”

Featuring: Rick Scott, Republican | U.S. Senate, Florida

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Published | Video Starts at 07:42

Look, we've already gotten rid of the filibuster. Just remember, the filibuster is only to stop. It's supposed to be only to stop debate, not to stop bills. But We've already gotten rid of the filibuster for noms. We've already gotten the filibuster for judges. Right. The only thing left is for, for bills. And so it's when, when we say reconciliation, that means you can do it with just your party votes. Right. (07:42–07:53)

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Asserts that the filibuster has been removed for nominations and judges.

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