Alabama Senate Filibusters, Bills Paused

0:00From the streets of Birmingham to the world, this is Birmingham News today. Alabama Senate adjourned Thursday after Democrats launched a filibuster to block votes on three key bills. Those included renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, allowing 10 commandments displays in public schools and mandating post-election, audits, Republican leaders planned to revive the bills right after spring break. Senate President Pro Tem Garland-Gudger explained they paused to secure their majority of 21 votes, avoiding any quorum risks while two members handled outside speeches. Lawmakers returned March 31st and April 1st. Democrats used their wide latitude under Senate rules to question and delay the measures they oppose. Republicans enjoy a supermajority but rely on cloture motions needing those 21 votes to cut off debate and none happen that day. Tensions often spike this way, with Democrats wrapping up slowdowns in response to closure attempts,

1:01only six legislative days remain in the session. As the break ends, watch for Republicans to regroup and press forward on these hot-budden issues.