Democrats Filibuster

Robert Byrd Warns Colleagues Against Changing Filibuster Rules, Calls Efforts 'Misguided'

The Hill | Michael O'Brien | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sen. Robert Byrd warned Democratic colleagues against changing filibuster rules in order to advance their legislative priorities. Sen. Robert Byrd (D...

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Dodd: Changing The Filibuster Rules Would Be 'Foolish' (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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On Morning Joe today, Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) said that changing the filibuster rules would be "foolish." "There's nothing wrong with partisanship....

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Tom Harkin, Jeanne Shaheen Eye Fillibuster Reform

The Washington Monthly | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nearly 15 years ago, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Joe Lieberman presented a plan to eliminate the Senate filibuster and allow Congress to pass bills b...

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Joe Biden To Democrats: 'Not So Sure What A Blessing 60 Votes Was'

Talking Points Memo | Christina Bellantoni | Posted 05.25.2011

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Vice President Joe Biden told key members of the Democratic National Committee's National Finance Committee and National Advisory Board today to "keep...

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Sam Stein

Medicare Buy-In Filibuster-Proof? Senate Dem Deeply Concerned

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Democrats in the Senate may not have a filibuster-proof majority for the latest health care compromise after all. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), express...

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Sam Stein

Dems Ramp Up Push For Colleagues To Block Filibuster On Health Care

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Buoyed by news of a temporary replacement for the late Senator Ted Kennedy, Senate Democratic leaders are launching a renewed effort to get all 60 mem...

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Bernie Sanders Demands Democrats Commit To Stopping Health Care Filibuster

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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One of the Senate's most vocal progressives is demanding that the Democratic Party commit to voting against filibustering health care legislation now ...

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