Senators have used the filibuster to stand up to popular presidents. To block legislation. Yes, even as I've stated, to stall executive nominees. The roots of the filibuster are found in the Constitution and in our own rules. It will change the Senate forever and that's not good.
Reid warns about the long-term consequences of changing the filibuster rules.
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Let ‘em do it. Why in the world would we care? We were trying to protect everybody.
Get rid of the filibuster. It’s nothing. As Barack Obama said at John Lewis’ funeral, it’s part of the leftovers from the days of slave owners. You have got to get rid of it. It’s very bad.
I didn't make it in life because of my athletic prowess. I didn't make it because of my good looks. I didn't make it because I'm a genius. I made it because I worked hard.
The portraits of Senator Harry Reid and Senator Ted Stevens are the first additions to the leadership series since 2011.
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