U.S. Senate Tied in Knots
Thursday September 20, 2007 Filed in: Government
Accountability
Unprecedented Use of the
Filibuster
With a bare 51-49 Senate majority, Democrats have trouble mustering 60 votes; they've fallen short 22 times so far this year. That's largely why they haven't been able to deliver on their campaign promises.
This year Republicans also have blocked votes on immigration legislation, a no-confidence resolution for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and major legislation dealing with energy, labor rights and prescription drugs.
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Yesterday, Republicans filibustered the Webb Amendment on troop rotations.
With a bare 51-49 Senate majority, Democrats have trouble mustering 60 votes; they've fallen short 22 times so far this year. That's largely why they haven't been able to deliver on their campaign promises.
This year Republicans also have blocked votes on immigration legislation, a no-confidence resolution for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and major legislation dealing with energy, labor rights and prescription drugs.
Read more about it...
Yesterday, Republicans filibustered the Webb Amendment on troop rotations.