‘NO Rule 14’ Lapel Pen
The history of the Super Majority House Democrat’s use of RULE 14 is fascinating and quite shocking.
Show your support for the silenced minority with these beautiful glass or enamel NO RULE 14 lapel pens.
In the past, both Democrats and Republicans have chosen not to utilize RULE 14, demonstrating their desire to respect Colorado's democratic traditions and allow the normal legislative process to unfold. The rule, formerly known as 'Rule 18' and established in 1951, enables debate to be limited to a minimum of one hour with majority approval. Prior to this, in 1949, each lawmaker had a limit of 10 minutes, while between 1895 and 1925, the time limit was 30 minutes per lawmaker.
Despite the current Democratic leadership expressing their support for allowing the minority party to voice their concerns and engage in substantive debates, the Super Majority has frequently employed RULE 14 to stifle dissent and silence the minority.
Now that the Super Majority has disregarded norms by abandoning RULE 14, it remains to be seen whether they will consider it a last resort or continue to view it as the preferred approach for passing contentious bills.
The history of the Super Majority House Democrat’s use of RULE 14 is fascinating and quite shocking.
Show your support for the silenced minority with these beautiful glass or enamel NO RULE 14 lapel pens.
In the past, both Democrats and Republicans have chosen not to utilize RULE 14, demonstrating their desire to respect Colorado's democratic traditions and allow the normal legislative process to unfold. The rule, formerly known as 'Rule 18' and established in 1951, enables debate to be limited to a minimum of one hour with majority approval. Prior to this, in 1949, each lawmaker had a limit of 10 minutes, while between 1895 and 1925, the time limit was 30 minutes per lawmaker.
Despite the current Democratic leadership expressing their support for allowing the minority party to voice their concerns and engage in substantive debates, the Super Majority has frequently employed RULE 14 to stifle dissent and silence the minority.
Now that the Super Majority has disregarded norms by abandoning RULE 14, it remains to be seen whether they will consider it a last resort or continue to view it as the preferred approach for passing contentious bills.
The history of the Super Majority House Democrat’s use of RULE 14 is fascinating and quite shocking.
Show your support for the silenced minority with these beautiful glass or enamel NO RULE 14 lapel pens.
In the past, both Democrats and Republicans have chosen not to utilize RULE 14, demonstrating their desire to respect Colorado's democratic traditions and allow the normal legislative process to unfold. The rule, formerly known as 'Rule 18' and established in 1951, enables debate to be limited to a minimum of one hour with majority approval. Prior to this, in 1949, each lawmaker had a limit of 10 minutes, while between 1895 and 1925, the time limit was 30 minutes per lawmaker.
Despite the current Democratic leadership expressing their support for allowing the minority party to voice their concerns and engage in substantive debates, the Super Majority has frequently employed RULE 14 to stifle dissent and silence the minority.
Now that the Super Majority has disregarded norms by abandoning RULE 14, it remains to be seen whether they will consider it a last resort or continue to view it as the preferred approach for passing contentious bills.