# Senate Rules on The No Agenda Show Senate Rules comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2012 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** October 2012 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cloture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloture.md), [2008 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2008-election.md), [Amy Coney Barrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-coney-barrett.md), [Blackberry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackberry.md), [Democrat Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrat-party.md), [Filibuster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/filibuster.md), [Gun Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [Harry Reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [House Rules Committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules-committee.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Democratic Delay Strategy, Judge Amy Coney Barrett - **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-31 - **Time:** 50:59–53:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/democratic-delay-strategy-judge-amy-coney-barrett.md MSNBC analysts suggest the Democratic strategy is to delay the Kavanaugh nomination until after the midterms, hoping to win the Senate and block any Trump appointee for two years. Senator Mazie Hirono is cited as a proponent of this approach. The hosts discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett as a potential alternative nominee who might further energize the Republican base. Keywords: [amy coney barrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-coney-barrett.md), [mazie hirono](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mazie-hirono.md), [senate rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-rules.md), [midterm elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterm-elections.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md) ### Senate Nuclear Option and Filibuster Rules - **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-09 - **Time:** 29:07–31:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/senate-nuclear-option-and-filibuster-rules.md A procedural debate continues regarding the "nuclear option," a workaround that would allow the Senate to bypass the 60-vote cloture requirement with a simple majority. While the method was used in 2013 and 2017 for judicial and executive nominations, its application to general legislation remains a point of political friction. Proponents suggest this could end the government shutdown, while opponents fear the long-term impact on minority party power. Keywords: [filibuster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/filibuster.md), [nuclear option](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-option.md), [senate rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-rules.md), [cloture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloture.md), simple majority ### Bill of Attainder, Congressional Overreach History - **Episode:** [1320: Quarantine Dodgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-11 - **Time:** 27:03–29:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers/chapter/bill-of-attainder-congressional-overreach-history.md The discussion explores the "Bill of Attainder" issues and the lack of a statute of limitations in the current impeachment framework. A historical parallel is drawn to the 2008 Democratic-controlled Congress, where Republicans allegedly had their microphones cut and meetings adjourned abruptly, suggesting a long-standing pattern of partisan aggression in the House and Senate. Keywords: bill of attainder, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [2008 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2008-election.md), [senate rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-rules.md), mic cutting ### Nancy Pelosi on Impeachment Article Delay - **Episode:** [1202: Invidious Phobias](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-29 - **Time:** 40:40–42:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias/chapter/nancy-pelosi-on-impeachment-article-delay.md A clip of Nancy Pelosi features her defending the decision to hold the articles of impeachment until the Senate trial parameters are established. The hosts note the repetitive and often incoherent nature of her public statements on the matter. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [house rules committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules-committee.md), [senate trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-trial.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md) ### Senate Voting Procedures and Harry Reid's "No" Vote - **Episode:** [505: Speculation Analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/505-speculation-analysis.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-18 - **Time:** 1:49:35–1:56:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/505-speculation-analysis/chapter/senate-voting-procedures-and-harry-reid-s-no-vote.md The hosts deconstruct the Senate vote on gun legislation, noting that it failed despite having a majority of 54 votes because it required 60 for cloture. They point out that several Democrats voted against the bill, and Majority Leader Harry Reid changed his vote to "No" for procedural reasons to allow the bill to be brought back later. They criticize President Obama for blaming a "minority" of Republicans for the failure. Keywords: [harry reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [cloture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloture.md), [senate rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-rules.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [democrat party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrat-party.md) ### Senate Electronic Device Ban, Blackberry Interference - **Episode:** [495: Big Mac & Cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/495-big-mac-cheese.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-14 - **Time:** 1:09:36–1:11:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/495-big-mac-cheese/chapter/senate-electronic-device-ban-blackberry-interference.md During a recorded Senate hearing, the sound of a mobile device receiving a message is heard, prompting a discussion on the rules regarding electronic devices in the chamber. The hosts note the hypocrisy of senators using smartphones to surf the web or communicate during official proceedings despite bans on such technology. Keywords: [u.s. senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/u-s-senate.md), electronic devices, [blackberry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackberry.md), [interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interference.md), [senate rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-rules.md) ### Lawrence O'Donnell, Debate Rule Change Proposals - **Episode:** [452: PERL Harbor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/452-perl-harbor.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-14 - **Time:** 25:35–28:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/452-perl-harbor/chapter/lawrence-o-donnell-debate-rule-change-proposals.md MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell suggested changing presidential debate rules to allow staff members to sit next to candidates and hand them documents. 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