Senate Republicans on Filibuster Vote
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Senate Republicans leaders spoke to reporters about the vote in to eliminate filibusters on most presidential nominations. The rule change… read more
Senate Republicans leaders spoke to reporters about the vote in to eliminate filibusters on most presidential nominations. The rule change means that only a simple majority is needed for federal judge nominees and executive-office appointments, and does not apply to Supreme Court nominations. Republicans opposed this change.
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