And its not just one side. The republicans are all but complicit in operation chokepoint. Yes, there was a bill that wouldve ended operation chokepoint that was allmost unanomously voted for. Id wager they voted for it becouse they knew they would let it die. Its not like they couldnt pass anything without the committee. After 30 days in committee a discharge petition can be filed and with a simple majority it is now passed.