Senator Stackhouse's unyielding filibuster against the Family Wellness Act to force $47 million in autism research funding, initially met with White House frustration and opposition, but transforming into advocacy after Donna uncovers his hidden autist...
Senator Stackhouse's unyielding filibuster against the Family Wellness Act to force $47 million in autism research funding, initially met with White House frustration and opposition, but transforming into advocacy after Donna uncovers his hidden autistic grandson, culminating in bipartisan senatorial relief to sustain the stand.
Events in This Arc
In her office at night, C.J. types her email as her voice-over narration delivers stark exposition on the Senate filibuster's brutal mechanics: endless talking without breaks for eating, drinking, or …
In Josh's bullpen at night, amid Stackhouse's filibuster voiceover, Donna urgently interrupts C.J., analyzing campaign B-roll footage. She spots a discrepancy: seven grandchildren advertised, but only six shown, deducing the …
In the White House Communications bullpen, staff watches breathlessly as Senator Grissom cleverly relieves the exhausted Stackhouse with a procedural ploy for a lengthy question, sparking explosive cheers. C.J. narrates …