I offered that amendment. Guess how many Republicans supported it. Zero. Zero. Not one Republican supported it. Now what I hear they want to do is they want to change the rules to prevent cloture on judges, lifetime appointments. But on legislation-- on legislation--no. They want to continue to be able to filibuster legislation. Well, come on. Give me a break. If you want to stop filibusters, stop it for everything, not just for judges.
Discussing Republican opposition to an amendment and filibuster rules during Senate debate.
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