Tom Harkin actually said...

the full exploitation of the rules is a long-term condition of the Senate and that it is time to consider a proposal like Senator Harkin's.

A super majority requirement for all legislation and nominees would, as Alexander Hamilton explained, mean that a small minority could destr...

Bypassing the committee process is dangerous.

That is a serious infringement on a Senator's ability to be able to offer amendments and to be able to debate.