"Scott claimed that while he would vote on a potential resolution authorizing the war, the vote itself would only be put to the Senate on the Democrats' schedule. He stated, 'I have no problem voting, but let's put it in perspective here. We don't get to vote here in the Senate. I mean, the Democrats block only block all the votes, only they're willing to vote on things they want to vote on.'"
"When confronted about his previous support for the filibuster, Scott responded, 'Well, then, let's do the filibuster. But it means you talk. I mean, we're not making people talk. The filibuster was set up, so I'm fine with if we were going to do the filibuster, where people have to talk.'"
"Scott further elaborated, 'If we're not going to make people talk... let's get rid of it.' This statement reflects his changing perspective on the filibuster now that Republicans hold the majority."
Sen. Rick Scott discussed his views on the filibuster and the Senate's voting process. He stated that while he supports voting on resolutions, the scheduling is controlled by Democrats. Scott criticized the current use of the filibuster, suggesting it should require active participation, such as speaking, to facilitate conversation. He acknowledged a shift in his stance on the filibuster now that Republicans are in the majority, indicating a willingness to eliminate it if it does not require active debate.
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