Apr 05 Analysis: What you need to know about the filibuster and the Supreme Court By Lisa Desjardins Here are some crisp answers about the filibuster and nuclear option in play in the battle over Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 8:39 Did Orlando change the conversation about gun control in Washington? By PBS News Hour Senate Republicans agreed to allow votes on gun control amendments after Democrats led a filibuster for nearly 15 hours in favor of barring gun sales to those on a terror watch-list. Judy Woodruff talks to Sen. Al Franken, D- Minn.,… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 5:42 News Wrap: Senate Democrats launch gun control filibuster By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, Democrats mounted a filibuster on the Senate floor, demanding tougher gun controls in the aftermath of the Orlando shooting, including a ban on selling weapons to people on the terror watchlist. Also, another tragedy played… Continue watching
Jun 15 After filibuster, Democratic senator claims progress on gun control By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The filibuster lasted roughly 15 hours and ended early Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch ‘Nuclear option’ to clear way for federal nominations inflames debate 'Nuclear option' to clear way for federal nominations inflames debate… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch Senators Strike a Deal on Filibusters, Averting ‘Nuclear Option’ Showdown Senators Strike a Deal on Filibusters, Averting 'Nuclear Option' Showdown… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch Could Texas Turn Blue? Democrats and Republicans Both See Lone Star Opportunity Could Texas Turn Blue? Democrats and Republicans Both See Lone Star Opportunity… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch In Texas, Marathon Filibuster Derails New State Restrictions on Abortion In Texas, Marathon Filibuster Derails New State Restrictions on Abortion… Continue watching
Mar 07 Watch After Almost 13-Hour Filibuster, Senate Confirms John Brennan for CIA Director After Almost 13-Hour Filibuster, Senate Confirms John Brennan for CIA Director… Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch Did Embattled Confirmation Process Weaken New Defense Secretary Hagel? Did Embattled Confirmation Process Weaken New Defense Secretary Hagel?… Continue watching