Tyranny of the Minority - Newsroom: Bernie Sanders - U.S. Senator for Vermont
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 17:00
in Mathematics & Economics
Historically, filibusters were extremely rare. The Senate operated under an understanding that only in unusual circumstances would a rule be invoked requiring a supermajority of 60 senators to cut off debate and proceed to a vote on the merits of legislation or a nomination.&nb …