What would have happened if the Democrats had ever filibustered a Defense Spending Authorization bill?

...from even being debated?

(Disclosure: I got the kernel of this thought from some readings I had today which I can't find to properly cite.)

The answer is clear: The Democrats would have been raked over the coals by the media. Mercilessly.

The reality is that since the Republicans did it--despite no party in our history having ever filibustered a Defense bill supporting the troops--the legacy/mainstream media are generally claiming this to be a victory for the Republican Party.

Once again, to paraphrase: "Republicans victorious with 43-56 majority".