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Wiz Imp

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19. I think it was worth a shot. I'm sure he expected a Republican to object but
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 11:33 PM
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hoped they might do the right thing and let it pass with unanimous consent. At least now, the Republican party is firmly on the record as approving the blocking of Epstein files being released. Their fraudulent "support" of the original bill has been exposed.

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Sounds like... 2naSalit Thursday #1
Huh? Unanimous consent means no vote is necessary. Wiz Imp Thursday #3
Theoretically... 2naSalit Thursday #5
I think it was worth a shot. I'm sure he expected a Republican to object but Wiz Imp Thursday #19
Wyoming has a pedo protector RainCaster Thursday #8
ALL the Republican NewLarry Friday #30
The original bill passed with Unanimous Consent kurtyboy Thursday #14
That's because the Republicans who objected to it were likely assured the most damaging files Wiz Imp Thursday #18
All the more reason to KEEP VOTING DEM!!! calimary Friday #34
Excellent! mcar Thursday #2
Good. Joinfortmill Thursday #4
Sounds like Chucky is getting a bit worried about the backlash going on lately. Clouds Passing Thursday #6
He should be. FoxNewsSucks Thursday #12
Oppose. Obstruct. Outwit. Clouds Passing Friday #22
Trying to look like doing something when knows it won't be done Attilatheblond Thursday #7
Schumer doesn't pursue some course of action because he knows it will be blocked by Senate Repubs: "He's not FIGHTING." LudwigPastorius Thursday #17
I'm confused angrychair Thursday #9
why pass the 14th amendment rampartd Friday #20
Agree bucolic_frolic Friday #29
No difference VGuerra276 Thursday #10
A court order does not have the same effect as a "strongly worded letter." SunSeeker Thursday #11
Are you sure litigation will resolve this issue? I think it's a step in the right direction though. Ilikepurple Thursday #15
their contention will be that the billionaire pedophiles are the "victims." rampartd Friday #21
I expect VGuerra276 Friday #23
Court orders got Kilmar and Liam home. SunSeeker Friday #24
Did you hear that Liam's family is now being threatened with expedited removal proceedings? pnwmom Friday #25
They're still in this country and can fight those proceedings in our court system, thanks to litigation. SunSeeker Friday #28
Orders are the only thing VGuerra276 Yesterday #35
There have been no court orders re DOJ's failure to disclose the Epstein files. SunSeeker Yesterday #37
Yes VGuerra276 Yesterday #38
Liam court order VGuerra276 Yesterday #39
I applaud this. It did not pass, but it at least made ripples in the pond. Ilikepurple Thursday #13
Oh too bad. applegrove Thursday #16
Senator Schumer, if you want people on your side, gab13by13 Friday #26
Impeach the whole lot of traitors relogic Friday #27
Blocked by Republicans. Zelda_Orchid Friday #31
Still it's good he did it. Hope he does more like this. Scrivener7 Friday #32
He isn't doing enough VGuerra276 Yesterday #36
at least someone tried. Layzeebeaver Friday #33
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