On the recordMarch 1, 2011
Senator Byrd was successful in setting in the late 1970s a precedent that eliminated one of those filibusters.
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congress.govSenator Byrd was successful in setting in the late 1970s a precedent that eliminated one of those filibusters.
Reid discusses Byrd's success in changing Senate nomination procedures.
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