Senate Debate on Filibuster and Amendment Rules
Senators debated rules for a filibuster, placing holds on nominations, and offering amendments to legislation.
Senators debated Senate rules governing filibusters and the practice of placing secret holds on nominations. At the end of this highlight Se… read more
Senators debated Senate rules governing filibusters and the practice of placing secret holds on nominations. At the end of this highlight Senators Murray (D-WA) and Hagan (D-NC) praised Senator Mikulski (D-MD) as she became the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history. close
Senators debated rules for a filibuster, placing holds on nominations, and offering amendments to legislation.
Senate leaders announced a deal on a series of procedural changes in how the Senate considers legislation and nomination…
Senators debated proposed changes to Senate rules to forbid the use of secret holds on presidential nominations.
Senators debated changes to the filibuster rules to prevent obstruction by the minority party.