Congress Could Limit Senators' Ability To Filibuster
Posted: January 24, 2013
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TweetSenate leaders have reached an agreement to limit filibusters in the new Congress, especially as they relate to presidential nominations. But they stopped short of requiring senators to hold the floor in person and in real time, as the classic filibuster required.
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