I think the 17 hours of debate had been a different day. I haven't read anything that gives a reason for turning off the microphones.
Since a)the Dems noticed their microphones weren't on when they came in, b) the microphones for the Republicans were on, and c)the microphones for the Democrats were turned on after they were screaming to be heard and they were then allowed to discuss the bill, I'm inclined to believe it didn't have to do with cutting off debate but I'm not 100% sure.
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