Majority Leader Reid on Nuclear Option
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) talked about changing the filibuster rules on federal judge nominees and most…
In 2013, under Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid, the Senate voted to change filibuster rules by making the cloture vote threshold a simple… read more
In 2013, under Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid, the Senate voted to change filibuster rules by making the cloture vote threshold a simple majority instead of 60 “aye” votes for judicial nominees (excluding Supreme Court nominees). Republican Leader McConnell (KY) spoke about reasons to vote against changing the filibuster rules before the final vote. close
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) talked about changing the filibuster rules on federal judge nominees and most…
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) paid tribute to Senate reading clerk Kathy Alvarez, who was retiring after 30…
Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell sparred about the amendment process in relation to the cybersecurity bill,…
Senator McConnell spoke about Obama administration policies.