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They can pass that budget without Democrats. They're going to use Reconciliation like the Democrats did under Biden. So this one is moot. Also in this point they talk about how the Democrats just have to refuse to vote for a bill that cuts the social programs. Which they have. So both moot and already done.
What? The Republicans have 53 senators. As long as each one is there they can still do whatever they want. This one just doesn't make sense.
This one is actually dead on and something that should happen.
So basically the article you linked has 3 ways the Democrats can fight back. The first way is something they're already doing, refusing to vote for a budget that cuts programs. But also the point is moot because it says they need Democrats to pass the MAGA budget but they don't. So that point doesn't work. The second is also moot because the Republicans have 53 senators and will be able to do stuff if the Democrats are there or not. And the third is actually an option they can do.
So your article has 1 possible action while acting as if the Democrats aren't already doing another one of these. The article is saying they will gladly vote for a budget that cuts the programs despite the Democrats saying they won't.
Fighting back includes delay tactics and blanket opposition. There is division among Republican Representatives, it's critical to take advantage of that. All three are applicable. Maximum obstruction is the name of the game.
Weaponizing Quorum Calls: No Majority, No Business
Most of the time, Senators are not on the Senate floor. But technically, the Senate is not allowed to conduct official business unless a majority of senators (51 if all seats are filled) are present. That’s called a quorum, and it’s the foundation of Senate procedure. If a quorum isn’t present, the Senate grinds to a halt. The friendly thing to do is to NOT ask if there is a quorum - that’s how MOST business moves forward in the Senate. But Senate Democrats can use their power in the minority to call for a quorum and cause massive disruptions by constantly demanding quorum calls and even walking out to deny Republicans the ability to govern.
Blocking Unanimous Consent: Every Action Must Take the Maximum Time
Unanimous consent is the grease that keeps the Senate moving. Normally, the Senate runs on handshake deals—routine matters like scheduling votes, moving bills forward, or skipping over procedural steps all happen only if no senator objects. That’s called unanimous consent (UC)—and if even one Democrat objects, it forces the Senate to go through long, time-consuming processes to get anything done.
For House Democrats
https://indivisible.org/resource/explainer-how-house-democrats-can-delay-and-defy-trump-musk-coup
1. Procedural Hardball to Slow Down the Coup
2. Show Up and Fight in Committees
3. Investigate and Expose MAGA Sabotage
4. Take the Fight to the Public