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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This is a story about the filibuster. You should read it anyway
MERKLEY: The filibuster in its current form is simply a vote that’s taken and if 41 senators vote not to end debate, you have ...
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Feb. 8
Empire Archives is a series printed every Saturday featuring a short compilation of headline stories in the Juneau Empire ...
Sen. Welch: Republicans That Vote To Confirm RFK Jr., Gabbard Have To Stand The "Test Of Trump"
Sen. Peter Welch defends his opposition to confirming President Trump's picks for Director of National Intelligence and ...
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Wendy Davis' stunning filibuster of a Texas abortion bill
On Tuesday, the Texas state Senate was scheduled to pass major bills on funding transportation, permitting the death penalty for 17-year-olds, and putting sweeping restrictions on abortion in the ...
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Senate clears way for final vote on Pam Bondi as attorney general
The Senate advanced Bondi's confirmation to a final vote along party lines, in a 52-46 vote, defeating the filibuster.
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This is a story about the filibuster. You should read it anyway
MERKLEY: The filibuster in its current form is simply a vote that’s taken and if 41 senators vote not to end debate, you have no way to vote on a bill, and if it’s done earlier in the process ...