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Contact these key Senators TODAY!

We must flood the Senate with emails and phone calls opposing the so-called “nuclear option,” which could be initiated as early as the week of May 16th. If we do not stop the far-right Republicans, we could lose our reproductive rights, workplace protections, educational opportunities, and much, much more.

The so-called “nuclear option” would eliminate the use of the filibuster for all judicial nominees, allowing the Senate to confirm them with only 51 votes (or 50 votes and the tie-breaking vote of the Vice President). Democrats only have 44 votes in the Senate, plus Senator Jim Jeffords (I-VT). Republican Senators Olympia Snowe (ME), Lincoln Chafee (RI), and John McCain (AZ) have also publicly stated that they would vote against the nuclear option.

Now more than ever, we need you to contact key Senators. We must convince them to vote “NO” on the nuclear option.

Email and Call these Senators and tell them to vote "NO" on the nuclear option!

EMAIL

Tell key Senators what you think! Copy and past the message below, or write your own. Use the links to contact the Senators -- let your voice be heard!

Contact Senator John Warner (R-VA)

The following senators do not provide email address. Click on these individual links to access their online contact forms. Then, copy and paste the message below, or write your own to tell them to vote "NO" on the nuclear option!

Dear Senator

I urge you to vote "NO" on the so-called "nuclear option" that would prevent the filibuster of nominees to federal courts. These very important lifetime appointments deserve not only the full consideration and debate of all members of the Senate as it exercises its Constitutional responsibility of "advise and consent," but should also command the support of a supermajority of 60 Senators The filibuster has an important role in the system of checks and balances so critical to our democratic system. Filibusters have been used by both parties and should remain an option to the minority. This change in the Senate rules would not only set a dangerous precedent but reduce the prestige and power of the Senate, making it a mere rubber stamp. I urge that you oppose its passage.

Sincerely,

[Your Name Here]

PHONE

Call the Senators below, and tell them to vote "NO" on the nuclear option. Then, make sure your call is counted! Tell us which Senators you contacted.

I called:

Susan Collins (R-ME)
(202) 224-2523

Chuck Hagel (R-NE)
(202) 224-4224

John Warner (R-VA)
(202) 224-2023

TALKING POINTS:

I am calling to urge Senator _____ to vote "NO" on the so-called "nuclear option" that would prevent the filibuster of nominees to federal courts.
These very important lifetime appointments deserve not only the full consideration and debate of all members of the Senate as it exercises its Constitutional responsibility of "advise and consent," but should also command the support of a supermajority of 60 Senators.
The filibuster is an important tool to prevent one party from packing the federal courts.

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