Associated PressJune 22, 2021
12min939
An effort to nationalize election rules has received pushback from Republicans.
Tag: filibuster
Associated PressJune 22, 2021Associated PressMay 27, 2021
9min685
If Republicans filibuster 1/6 panel, Democrats might revisit filibuster rule.
Associated PressMarch 8, 2021
9min606
Joe Manchin said he's open to requiring a 'talking filibuster.'
Associated PressJanuary 26, 2021
4min526
Chuck Schumer wouldn't take filibuster off table. McConnell folded.
Associated PressJanuary 9, 2021
9min490
With Kamala Harris wielding the tie-breaking Senate vote, Biden's agenda gets a boost.
Ryan NicolJune 24, 2019
5min416
"Our very survival depends on our ability to transition off of fossil fuels."
Darryl PaulsonApril 11, 2017
8min440
What little Americans know about the filibuster is due to James Stewart‘s portrayal of Senator Jefferson Smith in the classic movie, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. In the movie, Senator Smith filibusters a fraudulent land deal until finally collapsing on the Senate floor. This past week, it was the filibuster that collapsed on the Senate […]
Associated PressApril 3, 2017
10min221
The Latest on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court (all times local): 2:35 p.m. A divided Senate panel is backing Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. The Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 along party lines on Monday to favorably recommend Gorsuch to the full Senate. A confirmation vote is expected on Friday, but […]
Scott PowersMarch 27, 2017
2min220
Bill Nelson ended any suspense there may have been regarding his views of President Donald Trump‘s first Supreme Court nominee. Florida’s Democratic senator intends to vote no on the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch. Nelson also announced Monday he also would support a Democratic filibuster, by voting against likely Republican efforts to invoke cloture to prevent a filibuster. […]
Bob SparksNovember 19, 20157min301
On the morning after the Islamic terrorist massacre in Paris, the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit continued with its second, and final, day. Circumstances required the second-day speakers to alter their prepared messages. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum summed up the mood by offering sentiments we all shared. He talked about ISIS wishing to […]