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Destruction of two institutions. back in january, senator schumer laid a vote down on the floor that ultimately would have reduced the majority of 60, the filibuster limit of 60 to 51. he was doing it as a way to pass a single bill, but we all know what happened when senator reid nuked the executive calendar for circuit court judges. it led to you only being subject to 51 votes, to be confirmed. that nuked the executive calendar. in january, senator schumer was laying the groundwork for the same...

Tsunis, a Greek-American businessman with extensive experience in the tourism industry and founder and CEO of the Chartwell Hotels group, has long wanted to

“Unanimous Consent Request--Executive Calendar (Executive Calendar)” was published on pages S9175-S9176 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 15.

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Members of the U.S. Senate approved Rostin Behnam, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the CFTC, in a Wednesday evening voice vote.

The Senate confirmed another one of President Joe Biden’s nominees on Thursday night, after a controversial confirmation process with bipartisan hesitation. Despite being credibly accused of eco-terrorism and lying to

Once theres a -- theres not a way in the senate rules from the people that ive spoken to who are pro filibuster reform even, to end the filibuster for civil rights legislation, not for other legislation. you said republicans changed the filibuster for nominees, they did. but thats on a different calendar. thats the executive calendar, not the legislative calendar. tough to explain. probably doesnt matter for many people who care about voting rights. its just a technical argument that i think onc...

The Senate approved the confirmation of Christine Wormuth as Army secretary by unanimous consent Wednesday – before the body canceled her confirmation hours later in a strange development.

The Senate approved the confirmation of Christine Wormuth as Army secretary by unanimous consent Wednesday – before the body canceled her confirmation hours later in a strange development.

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced the rollback on the Senate's decision about two hours after the chamber approved her.