Senate Debate on Rules and Procedures
Steven Dennis talked about proceedings in the Senate.
Late in the session Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) moved that a post-cloture motion by Republicans was dilatory. The chair ruled against the mo… read more
Late in the session Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) moved that a post-cloture motion by Republicans was dilatory. The chair ruled against the motion and the ruling of the chair was appealed, and the question of whether the chair’s ruling should stand was put to the Senate. The Senate failed to support the chair, thus supporting Senator Reid, and establishing a new precedent that post-cloture motions to suspend and take up an amendment could be considered dilatory. The vote was 48-51. close
Steven Dennis talked about proceedings in the Senate.
Senator McConnell spoke about Obama administration policies.
Leaders McConnell and Reid spoke on the chamber floor about possible changes to Senate filibuster rules.
Senator Jeff Flake delivered his first speech in the Senate chamber.