
Nov 17
Constitution Check: Is the 60-vote norm paralyzing the Senate?

Nowhere in the Constitution is there a requirement that, to get anything controversial done in the Senate, the votes of 60 senators are necessary.
Nov 3
Constitution Check: Have Senate cloture votes contributed to the growth of government?

There are many reasons why power has flowed toward Washington, but the anti-filibuster rule would be far down the list, if it has been a factor at all.


