These words instantly calmed everyone down.
That's true, although this isn't the vote for the Extraterritorial Tax Avoidance Bill, from this filibuster voting it's clear they hold a significant advantage.
There were indeed only three senators who flip-flopped, which means if it really came down to voting on the bill, it would certainly pass with flying colors.
But on the other hand, in order to get to the voting phase on this bill, they first had to end the opposition senators' stalling tactics from the podium.
However, this required 60 votes, which seemed to have fallen into a vicious cycle!
"Is there any other way to end their speaking session?"
Obadiah looked at the others with an inquiring gaze.
"The speaking procedure is a right conferred upon senators by the Constitution; apart from securing enough votes, there's no other way for now."
Welton Heng responded.
