Topic: Filibuster

Biden calls for 'exception' to filibuster to codify <em>Roe v. Wade</em> as federal law
Biden calls for 'exception' to filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade as federal law July 1, 2022 Thomas Lifson Losing the filibuster is like losing virginity. Once it's gone, it is gone. My initial gut reaction was, "Go ahead, make my day" — with the odds favoring GOP victories in 2022 and 2024.
Biden's prior filibuster of Black female judicial nominee is an opportunity for the GOP during SCOTUS confirmation hearing
Biden's prior filibuster of Black female judicial nominee is an opportunity for the GOP during SCOTUS confirmation hearing March 8, 2022 Rajan Laad The GOP may not have the numbers to stop Judge Jackson's appointment, but they certainly have a real occasion to give it back to the Democrats who claim to be the protectors of African-Americans and the adjudicators of what is and is not racist.
Can the Dems Bust the Filibuster?
Can the Dems Bust the Filibuster? October 1, 2021 Clayton Spann Democrats have some options in their bid to end the Senate filibuster that few are considering... out loud, anyway.
Will Democrats be able to remove the filibuster?
Will Democrats be able to remove the filibuster? December 9, 2020 Tom Keltner If Democrats try and succeed, they might not like the result.
The Filibuster in the Era of Trump
The Filibuster in the Era of Trump January 23, 2017 Ted Noel The filibuster may seem a weapon of obstruction in the hands of Senator Schumer, but the minority leader may find himself in a trap of his own making when he uses it.
Cloture Rule May Be the Key Senate Vote
Cloture Rule May Be the Key Senate Vote November 20, 2014 Jesse Richman, Howard Richman and Raymond Richman The most important vote that the Republican Senate takes next year may be a procedural vote.
The Dems&#039; plot to control America rolls on
The Dems' plot to control America rolls on May 27, 2014 Ed Lasky Harry Reid’s nuclear option has caused a lot of damage -- and the worst is yet to come.
The Nuclear Option: Misplaced Conservative Outrage
The Nuclear Option: Misplaced Conservative Outrage December 12, 2013 Lester Jackson Those who think the filibuster was all that stood between us and tyranny need to think again, and fast.
Another reason Senate Dems will rue the day they ended the filibuster
Another reason Senate Dems will rue the day they ended the filibuster November 23, 2013 Rosslyn Smith Be careful what you wish for
People Will Remember
People Will Remember September 26, 2013 Patricia McCarthy The little men scurry and squeak.
What did Rand Paul's Filibuster Mean?
What did Rand Paul's Filibuster Mean? March 13, 2013 Jonathon Moseley Guided-missile drones dramatically expand the variety of situations in which we can reach our enemies. Therefore, killer drones now require a little careful thought and some new rules.
The Filibuster, The Dinner, and The Brennan Vote
The Filibuster, The Dinner, and The Brennan Vote March 11, 2013 Andrew G. Bostom The numbers, in black and white.
Rand Paul Shifts Political Orbit
Rand Paul Shifts Political Orbit March 8, 2013 Jonathon Moseley Rand Paul demonstrated a repeatable formula that all Republicans can copy, a conservative answer to the Left's Saul Alinsky tactics. It is the template that is significant.