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The Past and Future of the Supermajority Senate
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Gregory Koger
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January 3, 2011
The distinguishing feature of the modern U.S. Senate is the ability of any senator to block legislation and nominations, forcing the rest of the chamber to limit debate using a slow process that requires a 60-vote supermajority. This article explains the development of this new and powerful veto in the legislative process, its use as a minority party veto, and then reviews options for restoring the balance between governance and deliberation.
Keywords: Senate; filibuster
Published Online: 2011-1-3
©2011 Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston
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