Last month, Senate Democrats used the filibuster to block sanctions on the International Criminal Court, in response to the ...

Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, D-Seattle, said on Friday that the “change was necessary to avoid instances where debate lingers on in an effort to delay the legislative process and potentially stymie ...

When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators find ways around the filibuster, the custom whereby a supermajority of 60 votes is required to pass legislation.

They’re going to cram these massive policy proposals into a “reconciliation” bill, which is exempt from the filibuster, but was never meant to be a vehicle for such massive policy change.

Senate Republicans failed on Wednesday to invoke cloture on a bill legislating care for infants “born alive” during attempted abortions, with the motion largely serving to get Democrats on the ...

One reason senators have been hesitant to change the filibuster rules is a shift in the urban-rural split in the Legislature, Lippincott said. "The demographics of the state of Nebraska continue ...

They’re tired of institutions failing and want a significant direction change on immigration, the economy and energy. They want a level playing field rather than what they see as elites rigging ...

The measure is set to be one of the first pieces of legislation sent to President Trump's desk after it overcame the legislative filibuster's 60-vote threshold twice this month. The bill ...

Feb. 23, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Arguments for whether Nebraska lawmakers should change the threshold needed to end debate and shut off a filibuster, possibly aiding ...

The Senate voted 61-35 to advance the bill, clearing the 60-vote threshold necessary to overcome the filibuster. The chamber plans to pass the bill on Monday, and will only need a majority vote at ...