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Democrats are conspicuously silent about changing filibuster rules now that they’re in the minority
The filibuster is a procedural, not constitutional, requirement and can be changed. It’s been on the Senate books since 1917, ...
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‘Shameless’ Dems embrace filibuster they once tried to abolish
Last month, Senate Democrats used the filibuster to block sanctions on the International Criminal Court, in response to the ...
The confirmation juggernaut: How Trump is getting everything he wants in building his Cabinet
Many of President Trump's picks have been confirmed, but some of the most controversial ones have yet to see a Senate vote.
Senate races to beat House in budget battle, teeing up ‘vote-a-rama’
The Senate is headed for a grueling “vote-a-rama” after Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) signaled Tuesday he would ...
Republicans need to make tough choices to save the Trump tax cuts
To get any budget items passed, GOP lawmakers — and President Donald Trump himself — will need to accept compromises.
Senate Democrats Hold the Floor in Overnight Protest of Trump Nominee
Powerless to stop President Trump or Russell T. Vought, the nominee to lead the White House budget office, Democrats pulled ...
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Republicans on Collision Course Over How to Advance Trump’s Plans – The Epoch Times
The word “reconciliation” has dominated the agenda on Capitol Hill since the beginning of the year. It refers to the “budget ...
‘Blow this place up’: Frustrated Democrats want the Senate to fight harder
“We’ve got to make things hotter,” acknowledged Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), adding that the furor in the party will ...