Reid Likely Won’t Move to Change Filibuster
The filibuster isn’t going anywhere. Although Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid recently said the rules on ending debate are being abused, a senior aide said no effort to reform the filibuster is expected, reports Roll Call’s Humberto Sanchez. Under Senate rules, 60 votes are needed on a motion to begin debate on a bill, giving…
Reid’s Second Thoughts on Reform
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is again having second thoughts about not reforming the filibuster last year. In a floor speech tonight, the Nevada Democrat blistered Republicans for introducing too many amendments to a Senate transportation bill that have nothing to do with transportation, reports Roll Call’s Humberto Sanchez. One of those amendments is a…
It’s All Relative in Congress
Two family dynasties are coming to a close this year. With the retirements of Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.) and Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.), two Members of storied political familes will be leaving Congress. But that doesn’t mean the era of dynasties is over. Far from it. In fact, more than 50 current Members of Congress…
