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Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 04/02/2013

The moment of truth on D.C. Circuit nominations
By Jonathan Bernstein
Are Republicans determined to stop every one of Obama's picks for the critical appeals court? We're going to find out soon.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  02:39 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  filibuster, judicial nominations, Republicans, Senate

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Those constant GOP filibusters
By Jonathan Bernstein
When it takes the Senate more than a year to confirm someone unanimously, there's something wrong.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  03:03 PM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  filibuster, Senate

Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Hagel and understanding the 60-vote Senate
By Jonathan Bernstein
It's a filibuster. It' not the first. It won't be the last.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  04:10 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chuck Hagel, filibuster

Posted at 04:06 PM ET, 01/24/2013

The Reid reform package
By Jonathan Bernstein
There are two main types of obstruction in the Senate these days. Reform won't end the 60 vote Senate, but it will help with the other kind of reform.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  04:06 PM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  filibuster, Harry Reid, Senate

Posted at 06:28 PM ET, 01/16/2013

The key remaining question on Senate reform
By Jonathan Bernstein
Are Democrats sending their senators back to Washington with an urgent interest in filibuster reform?

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  06:28 PM ET, 01/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  filibuster, Senate

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 01/14/2013

Transparency is not the problem with filibusters
By Jonathan Bernstein
Reformers should focus on the fact that it takes 60 votes to do anything.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  11:08 AM ET, 01/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  filibuster, Senate

Posted at 06:03 PM ET, 01/04/2013

The obvious filibuster compromise
By Jonathan Bernstein
More amendments and fewer filibusters -- that's how to get the Senate working again.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  06:03 PM ET, 01/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  filibuster, Senate

Posted at 05:10 PM ET, 01/02/2013

Moving to Senate reform
By Jonathan Bernstein
Even if they can't solve the 60 vote Senate, perhaps reform this year can make some progress

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Tags:  filibuster, Senate

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 12/19/2012

Robert Bork and the modern Senate
By Jonathan Bernstein
The conservative judge was defeated by a majority. Back in 1987, that's what it took in the Senate.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  12:42 PM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Clarence Thomas, filibuster, Senate

Posted at 05:49 PM ET, 12/17/2012

Obama should threaten more recess appointments
By Jonathan Bernstein
He should name as many as necessary unless the Senate restores the normal simple majority requirement for confirming nominees.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:49 PM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  filibuster

Posted at 05:42 PM ET, 12/13/2012

The best deal on filibuster reform
By Jonathan Bernstein
Democrats shouldn't fear a good compromise on filibuster reform -- but they should be prepared to act if no deal can be reached

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:42 PM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  filibuster, senate