boutons_deux
01-24-2013, 12:14 PM
changes to how the Senate operates but leaves a fundamental feature, the silent filibuster, in place.
The deal would address the filibuster on the motion to proceed, which had regularly prevented the Senate from even considering legislation and was a major frustration for Reid. It would also make it easier for the majo
rity to appoint conferees once a bill has passed, but leaves in place the minority's ability to filibuster that motion once -- meaning that even after the Senate and House have passed a bill, the minority can still mount a filibuster one more time.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/24/harry-reid-mitch-mcconnell-filibuster_n_2541356.html?utm_hp_ref=daily-brief?utm_source=DailyBrief&utm_campaign=012413&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NewsEntry&utm_term=Daily%20Brief
So the Senate remains as dysfunctional as ever, where the minority rules.
The deal would address the filibuster on the motion to proceed, which had regularly prevented the Senate from even considering legislation and was a major frustration for Reid. It would also make it easier for the majo
rity to appoint conferees once a bill has passed, but leaves in place the minority's ability to filibuster that motion once -- meaning that even after the Senate and House have passed a bill, the minority can still mount a filibuster one more time.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/24/harry-reid-mitch-mcconnell-filibuster_n_2541356.html?utm_hp_ref=daily-brief?utm_source=DailyBrief&utm_campaign=012413&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NewsEntry&utm_term=Daily%20Brief
So the Senate remains as dysfunctional as ever, where the minority rules.