CSPAN Year In Review NSA December 31, 2013
In 1917, there was no cloture rule at all. The senate functioned entirely by unanimous consent. So how did the senate overcome the determined opposition of 11 isolationist senators who refused to give consent to president wilson to arm ships . Senator walsh made clear that the senate would exercise its Constitutional Authority to reform its practices by a majority vote. I think the majority leader deserves more respect. The senate is not in order and the senate will be in order. The senator from alabama is correct. The senator from kentucky is recognized. Senator walsh made clear the senate wo...