Democrats Invoke ‘Nuclear Option’ in Senate

Democrats invoked the so-called “nuclear option” to change the rules in the U.S. Senate, bypassing Republicans and evading two difficult votes, including one on President Obama’s jobs bill. The procedural precedent, which blocked Republicans from adding more amendments, could speed passage of ...

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