This video discusses the ongoing debate over filibuster reform in the U.S. Senate. It explores how filibusters can block significant legislation, the concept of the Nuclear Option, and the challenges of bipartisan unity. Learn how the...

This video highlights some of the most memorable filibusters in U.S. Senate history. From Huey Long's quirky recipe readings to Strom Thurmond's record-breaking 24-hour stand against civil rights, discover how senators have used this...

This video examines the criticisms of filibustering in the U.S. Senate. It discusses how filibusters can lead to legislative gridlock, waste time and resources, and delay important reforms, especially in civil rights. Learn about key...

This video explores the arguments in favor of filibustering in the U.S. Senate. It highlights how filibusters can promote debate, protect minority party voices, encourage compromise, and provide necessary delays for significant...

This video explains the concept of filibusters in the United States Senate. It covers how senators use filibustering to delay or block bills, the historical background of the tactic, and the role of cloture in ending debates. Learn...

Ever wonder why the United States Senate rarely passes a law? The answer might surprise you.

HEADLINE: Health Care Bill: So Now What?

CAPTION: As the focus on health care reform shifts to the Senate, analysts aren't expecting the chamber to pass an overhaul bill any time soon. ...

RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:POOL - AP CLIENTS ONLYWashington - April 3, 20171. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing2. SOUNDBITE (English) Sen. Chris Coons, (D) Delaware:"After reviewing Judge Gorsuch's record, after...

RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:POOL - AP CLIENTS ONLYWashington - April 3, 20171. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing2. SOUNDBITE (English) Sen. Chris Coons, (D) Delaware:"After reviewing Judge Gorsuch's record, after...

HEADLINE: Rebate checks not going in the mail just yet

CAPTION: Senate Republicans blocked a move by Democrats on Wednesday to add more than $40 billion in checks for the elderly, disabled veterans and the unemployed...

FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus057596A Democratic senator from Connecticut is launching a filibuster and demanding a vote on gun control measures. The move comes three days after 49 people were killed in a mass shooting in...

A Democratic senator from Connecticut is launching a filibuster, and demanding a vote on gun control measures.The move comes three days after 49 people were killed in a mass shooting in Orlando.Senator Chris Murphy is holding up action...

A Democratic senator from Connecticut is launching a filibuster and demanding a vote on gun control measures. The move comes three days after 49 people were killed in a mass shooting in Orlando.Sen. Chris Murphy is holding up action in...

1. US President George W. Bush and Supreme Court Nominee Samuel Alito

2. Wide of Bush and A
lito
3. Close up
of Alito
4. Mid of
Bush and Alito
5. SOUNDBITE (English) George W....

State Sen. Wendy Davis says she's ready for what will be an uphill fight to become Texas' next governor.

Davis clinched the Democratic nomination Tuesday night in the race to replace Gov. Rick Perry. She'll face...

White House Assistant Marc Short said Friday that Senate Democrats are historically obstructing the Trump administration's appointment of new staff.

He says there have been 79 cloture...

HEADLINE: Senator-elect Brown: ''Ready to go work''

CAPTION: The Republican taking over the late Ted Kennedy''s Senate seat plans to go to Washington tomorrow. Scott Brown gives Senate Republicans the 41st vote they need for a...

1. Republican Senators walk towards microphones

2. Pan from Senators to Senator John McCain at micro
phone
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Senator John McCain, Republican
, Arizona:
"We are here, 14...

26 May 2005

1. Senate
floor
2. President of the Senate announcing motion has not b
een agreed
3. Senate floor and graphic showing
result of vote
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Harry Reid, Sen
ate...

FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus055704The Senate voted decisively on Tuesday in favor of a bipartisan $1.1 billion measure to combat the Zika virus this year and next, cutting back President Barack Obama's request but offering...

1. Wide of US House of Representatives floor

2. SOUNDBITE: (English) John Boehner, House Spe
aker:
"Today we have a chance to end this debt limit crisis. With this bill, I think we''re keeping...

HEADLINE: Obama: Time to act on health care

CAPTION: President Barack Obama urged Congress Wednesday to vote "up or down" on sweeping health care legislation in the next few weeks, endorsing a plan that denies Senate...

The Senate voted decisively on Tuesday in favor of a bipartisan $1.1 billion measure to combat the Zika virus this year and next, cutting back President Barack Obama's request but offering significantly more money to fight Zika than...

The US Senate voted decisively on Tuesday in favour of a bipartisan 1.1 billion US dollar measure to combat the Zika virus this year and next, cutting back President Barack Obama's request but offering significantly more money to fight...