Democrats Filibuster Reform

Amanda Terkel

Returning The Senate To Majority-Rule

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.25.2011

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A group of reform-minded senators believe they have a strong chance of changing the way the Senate does business in the next year, wi...

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Filibuster Reform: Senate Democrats Returning To Chamber Unanimously Favor Changing Rules

National Journal | Dan Friedman | Posted 05.25.2011

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All Democratic senators returning next year have signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., urging him to consider action to change...

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Senate Dysfunction Could Be Tackled By Chamber's Newest Members

AP | JIM ABRAMS | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Those who hold the Senate in low esteem can get a sympathetic ear from some of the chamber's newer members. These lawmakers also ar...

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Harry Reid Throws Cold Water On Filibuster Reform Effort

The Washington Post | Paul Kane | Posted 05.25.2011

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Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) on Thursday dismissed an effort by some Democrats to eliminate the filibuster, saying the chamber's proc...

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