No one knew, until now, what Democrats would do to fight what they call the “voter suppression” bill.  They have begun a process known as “chubbing”, a parliamentary delaying tactic, where there is extended floor Q&A on non controversial local and uncontested bills.  Hundreds of such bills are on the calendar.  How long Democrats can and will keep this up is uncertain.  Hopefully, negotiations are underway.

Partisan Republicans want a voter ID bill and the Republican leadership has put many pieces of important legislation on the calendar behind this bill.  Republicans seem to be trying to force Democrats to accept a disadvantage in future elections in exchange for progressive legislation now.