Burnt Orange Report

Republicans Fail to Shut Down Debate on HB2

By Phillip Martin

A motion by Rep. Keel to move to previous question would have entirely shut down debate on HB2, not allowing a single amendment to be presented for the bill. The motion failed 63-80.

This was the sickest, most disgusting move Speaker Craddick and the Republican leadership could imagine.

Speaker Craddick also ruled that motions of personal privlege, which have always superseded any other motion, were no longer allowed. This ruling showed that Speaker Craddick knows no bounds when it comes to force-voting.

I will keep everyone updated as the debate continues...