Congressional Digest

Congressional Digest February 2022 No. 2 Vol. 101
Pros and Cons of Filibuster Reform

The Violence Against Women Act

Pros & Cons of VAWA Reauthorization

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Pros and Cons of Filibuster Reform

Clearing a path for legislation versus a check on majority power

Momentum is building to eliminate the U.S. Senate’s filibuster rule. The tactic, which dates back to the beginnings of the Senate, requires 60 votes to end debate on a bill and advance to a final vote, essentially meaning that most bills require more than a simple majority vote to pass. …

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