The Dems Won the Filibuster, but Samantha Bee Won Twitter

By Dustin Rowles | Social Media | June 16, 2016 |

By Dustin Rowles | Social Media | June 16, 2016 |

After holding the floor for nearly 15 hours, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy accomplished what he set out to accomplish around 2 a.m., last night. He convinced the Republicans to allow a vote on whether to ban people on the government’s terrorist watch list from obtaining gun licenses and whether to expand background checks to gun shows and internet sales. It was a good night not just for the Democrats, but for the political process. This is what we elect our representatives to do: Advocate for our interests.

It was also a great night for fans of process, because we got to better know about 40 of our Democratic Senators (we did not, however, learn anything about our Republican Senators, as they did not make an appearance).

No one was happier, however, than the political dork squad over on Full Frontal, who got to spend 15 hours geeking out while they watched the political process happen … for their job.

C-SPAN dorks are finally rewarded. FILIBUSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #Enough pic.twitter.com/JqveJb7Jbf

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

In fact, Samantha Bee spent much of the day on Twitter live-tweeting the filibuster. She tweeted a lot, and you can read them all here.

Here’s a selection of the best reactions.

Sorry, Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2017 — Looks like you’re getting full-on Murphied! #Enough

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

Filibuster drinking game rules:
1. Drink any time anyone says “distinguished gentleman.”
2. Call an ambulance.

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

Sen. Chris Murphy’s stance on gun violence is as unflappable as his immaculate hair. #Enough

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

If this goes on long enough, Murphy may become the first Senator to piss himself in Congress since Orrin Hatch did like an hour ago. #Enough

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

Senate Dems prove you ​*can*​ stand your ground without shooting someone. #Enough

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

I yield my panties to Sen. Warren. Passionate oration is the new sexy. #Enough

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

Jeanne Shaheen puttin’ the “blaze” in “blazer”! #Enough pic.twitter.com/RpjlrZzoUn

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

.@MSNBC making cable news history by using a never before seen count-up clock. #Enough pic.twitter.com/KYVFN4RucI

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

9 out of 10 Americans are for tighter gun laws? Here's that douchebag holdout: pic.twitter.com/Mzjwh88v2I

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

If a filibuster demands common sense gun laws for 5 hours, but CNN is just airing aerial shots of parking lots, does it make a sound?

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 15, 2016

If only there were multiple filibusters every week and not mass shootings. #Enough

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 16, 2016

The @SenateGOP response to the filibuster (or gun violence) #Enough pic.twitter.com/4YkCKJhFLj

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 16, 2016

Sorry you missed class today, @SenateGOP, but you can borrow our notes. #Enough pic.twitter.com/Ch247YUQnC

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 16, 2016

Is Booker/Murphy the best bromance of the year? #Enough

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 16, 2016

14 hours! @ChrisMurphyCT @CoryBooker still standing up for those who were cut down. #Enough

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 16, 2016

Thanks @SenateGOP, see you next mass shooting! #Enough

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 16, 2016

That’s good tweet.