Filibuster
Ohio Senator Brown Joins Sanders in Delaying Senate Holiday Over Stimulus
"I will be on the floor," Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown said Tuesday, "make sure this comes to a vote."
Bernie Sanders to Delay Senators' Recess In Push for $2,000 Stimulus Checks
"The American people are desperate," the Vermont senator said, "and the Senate has got to do its job before leaving town."
Democrats Furious As Dianne Feinstein Demurs on Packing Supreme Court
Senator Dianne Feinstein said she opposed the idea of abolishing the filibuster, earning condemnation from many Democrats and progressives.
Ed Markey: Dems Should Nix Filibuster If SCOTUS Seat Filled Before Election
The Massachusetts senator appeared to be referencing the fact that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had announced his intent to push a Trump nominee through, just hours after receiving the news that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died.
Current Congress to Be the Least Productive In History, Report Says
Only 1 percent of bills have become law during the 116th Congress, a historic low from the average 3 to 4 percent.
Debate: Is Individual Gun Ownership at Stake in This Election?
John R. Lott, Jr. of Crime Prevention Research Center debates John E. Rosenthal of Stop Handgun Violence.
Democrats, Ignore McConnell. Let the Filibuster Die
Democratic Senators looking to draft substantive laws should not let the potential "joys" of having some power in a future minority role serve as a deterrent to passing meaningful legislation now.
Dems on McConnell Filibuster Oped: An arsonist, bemoaning fire he started.
"No Republican has any trouble imagining the laundry list of socialist policies that 51 Senate Democrats would happily inflict on Middle America in a filibuster-free Senate."
How Two States Split on the Politics of Abortion
On the same day GOP Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa signed the country's most restrictive abortion bill into law, outnumbered Democrats in South Carolina successfully filibustered a very similar proposal.
Neil Buchanan: But What If Hillary Had Won?
Meanwhile, in a parallel political galaxy far, far away. . .
Death of FIlibuster Heralds More Political Courts
The politicization of the judiciary isn't new, but it's accelerating as our nation grows more polarized.
Gorsuch Confirmation: GOP Triggers 'Nuclear Option'
The decision paves the way for future Supreme Court nominees to advance without having to clear the 60-vote threshold.
Gorsuch Accused of Plagiarism Ahead of Senate Vote
How the new allegations could affect the judge's confirmation chances depends on who you ask.
Gorsuch Approved by Senate Committee Along Party Lines
A vote on the judge's Supreme Court confirmation is expected Friday.
'Highly Unlikely' Gorsuch Can Clear Filibuster: Schumer
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says Gorsuch will be seated on the Supreme Court, one way or another.
Will Judge Gorsuch End Up Furthering Schumer's Ends?
It's unlikely he'll be a loose cannon on the Court. He is a conciliator, not a rebel.
What Happens if Democrats Filibuster Over Neil Gorsuch
Chuck Schumer and other Democrats are urging Republicans to choose another Supreme Court nominee.
Schumer Urges Opposition to Gorsuch
If Democrats filibuster, Republicans—at Trump's urging—have threatened to lower the number of votes needed to confirm Gorsuch.
National Concealed Carry Reciprocity: What Is It?
Legislation introduced in the Senate this week is meant to make concealed carry permits more like driver's licenses.
Neil Gorsuch's SCOTUS Nomination: What Now?
Democrats are gearing up for a Supreme Court showdown.
Robert Reich: Gorsuch Must Wait Until Trump Is Legit
There should be no cloud over the legitimacy of the president who makes such a pick.
Robert Reich: The Deal Clinton Must Strike With Ryan
The forces that gave rise to Trump and Sanders will grow unless our economy is rebalanced.
Robert Reich: Hillary Clinton Landslide? Let's Get Real
Even a landslide for Clinton in November will bring about little change.
Robert Reich: Can Hillary Actually Achieve Anything?
Robert Reich asks, Where can Hillary look for the countervailing power she'll need to get the progressive changes she says she wants?
What Samantha Bee Really Thinks of the GOP
Trump is "just peeling back the glossy exterior to reveal the hideous symbion that's been lurking" in the Republican Party for decades, she says.
Is This the Tipping Point of Gun Control?
Senate Democrats say Americans have changed in their realization that gun violence must be prevented.
Gun Control: Senator Announces Filibuster Victory
Democrats pushed for new gun restrictions during a nearly 15-hour filibuster.
Connecticut Senator Launches Gun Control Filibuster
Senator Chris Murphy vows to remain on the floor until his Republican colleagues compromise on two gun control issues.
New Rules, Same Results on Capitol Hill
Despite "the nuclear option," Republicans are still slowing Senate business to a halt
End of Filibuster Could Boost Obamacare
The president now has the means to fire those responsible for the roll-out debacle.