If Republicans Win the White House and Senate, the U.S. Will See Radical Changes
Historically, the Senate filibuster has put the brakes on huge legislative shifts. That will probably not be the case under a Trump administration.
By Ed KilgoreFilibuster
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Senate Democrats May Have Enough Votes to Pass Measure Preventing Terror Suspects From Buying Guns
After leading a 15-hour filibuster on the Senate floor, Senator Chris Murphy says one measure he pushed for could pass.
By Jonah SheppAfter 15-Hour Filibuster, Republicans to Allow Votes on Gun-Control Measures
The filibuster is now the eighth-longest in the chamber's history.
By Claire LandsbaumSupreme Court Opening Creates ‘Battle of a Different Order’
Ideological and partisan polarization plus availability of the filibuster could mean an epic Court fight that could go on well past the elections.
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Frank Rich on the National Circus: National Conversations Can’t Fix What Killed Trayvon
Talk is cheap.
By Frank RichSenate Democrats Threaten Nuclear Option and Win
Republicans have to let executive branch hostages go.
By Jonathan ChaitDemocrats Threaten to Finally Kill Slightly Alter the Filibuster
GOP leader says Harry Reid would become "the worst leader of the Senate ever."
By Dan AmiraAmazon Reviewers Say Wendy Davis’s Pink Sneakers ‘Outrun Patriarchy’
Five out of five stars.
By Kat StoeffelRand Paul Threatens to Stage Less Inspiring Gun Control Filibuster
Along with Ted Cruz and Mike Lee.
By Margaret HartmannSenate Nears Filibuster Deal, Might Become Slightly Less Ineffective
No one's going to be reading from the phone book.
By Margaret HartmannGOP Filibuster Defeats 9/11 Responders Bill in the Senate
“A tragic example of partisan politics trumping patriotism.”
By Stephanie VallejoDemocrats Try to Shame McCain Out of Filibustering DADT
Lieberman opts for the public embarrassment route.
By Nitasha TikuSenate Republicans Promise to Keep ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Alive
John McCain and John Cornyn basically tell Senate Democrats it's not worth their time.
By Avi ZenilmanDemocrats Annoy Republicans Into Ending Financial-Reform Filibuster
And all it took was the threat of a bad night's sleep.
By Dan AmiraRepublicans Won’t Rule Out Filibuster of Court Nominee
Still, they say it's highly unlikely.
By Adam K. RaymondDemocrats Might Actually Do Something About the Filibuster Eventually
Unfortunately, not for a while.
By Dan AmiraSadly, Filibuster Reform Bill Will Fail
One senator is trying anyway, though.
By Dan AmiraJoe Lieberman Is Playing Some Crazy Mind Games
Will he filibuster health care? It's impossible to tell.
By Dan AmiraMaverick Governor Expected to Blow Democrats’ 60-Seat Hopes
Another dream dries up like a raisin in the sun.
By Dan AmiraWill Obama Get the Democrats to 60 Seats?
You are one smooth operator, Mr. President.
By Dan Amira