When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators find ways around the filibuster, the custom ...

Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken ...

A bipartisan bill to crack down on illegal immigration narrowly overcame its second and final 60-vote filibuster Friday, all ...

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We're approaching the first weekend of President Donald Trump's second term – and the Senate is already running behind in ...

Senators on Thursday cleared the final filibuster test for the Laken Riley Act, setting up a final vote on legislation that ...

Sinema, the first out bisexual in the U.S. House and then the Senate, came into office as a liberal but moved to the right.

President Donald Trump will look to rally House Republicans anxious to get on the same page regarding efforts to cut taxes, ...

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.

Washington Democrats ended a 132-year-old rule ensuring debate on the House floor. Why? To prevent Republicans from arguing ...

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