I would really hope that we would, regardless of what we do in terms of alleged reform, let us see what lurks behind the banner of reform.
that government which is best governs least.
In early 1975, Senator Mondale, together with Senator Byrd, successfully led the bipartisan debate which resulted in ame...
the Senate's leadership should have the authority, sustained by a majority and a ruling of the presiding officer, if nec...
It is clear that the topic of right to debate and the use of the filibuster are of deep interest to members of this Comm...
I hope these rules will be ready for adoption at least by the beginning of the next session.
the place is broken and we ought to fix it without a mind to what particular ascendency each party has.
I want to especially thank Senator Byrd for his continued interest and participation in these hearings.
the filibuster can be the majority's greatest enemy and a minority's best friend.
I can testify that the majority is better. I can testify firsthand that the House is the institution for the will of the...
I do not want to get rid of the filibuster, but as I will argue, I think we need a different number.