Sometimes, politics is the art of the impossible. Every time the Senate has changed hands in recent history, nine times ...

Last month, Senate Democrats used the filibuster to block sanctions on the International Criminal Court, in response to the ...

When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators find ways around the filibuster, the custom whereby a supermajority of 60 votes is required to pass legislation.

The March 14 government funding deadline is becoming a crucial test of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-N.Y.) ...

Many of President Trump's picks have been confirmed, but some of the most controversial ones have yet to see a Senate vote.

Senator John Thune said Friday that the filibuster has "perhaps the greatest impact in preserving the Founders' vision of the Senate." ...

After their election loss, notice how quickly Democrats have flip-flopped with respect to their push to abolish the legislative filibuster. Back in 2021, Representative Pramila Jayapal ...

We're approaching the first weekend of President Donald Trump's second term – and the Senate is already running behind in confirming his Cabinet nominees.

When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators find ways around the filibuster, the custom whereby a supermajority of 60 votes is required to pass legislation.

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators ...