I am looking for some help on understanding what tabling an amendment means. The Amendment Chuck referenced was one that he said was "a shot across the bow or warning, if you will, to you Mr. Secretary, that unless you take action their will be a crisis." The Chair of the committee agreed with Chuck Schumer and remarked that for the 67 Senators to AGREE on an Amendment is highly unusual these days.
Here is the Congressional Record, it would seem this was a positive for Schumer. Here is the part I am confused with:
"4/6/2005:
Amendment SA 309 proposed by Senator Schumer. (consideration: CR S3243, S3249-3253; text: CR S3243)
4/6/2005:
Motion to table amendment SA 309 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 33 - 67. Record Vote Number: 86. "
But what about the future. Has Harry Reid been a good leader thus far, has the Democratic elite become to centrist?
I hold the belief that a Pro-Active policy is better than a Wait-and-See. The Democratic tent is very large, but we have lossed touch with the Moderates and progressive left.
What is your opinion, we continue it from last night?
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