The budget reconciliation process allows bills to pass by simple majority and bypass the Senate filibuster. That means ...
When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators find ways around the filibuster, the custom whereby a supermajority of 60 votes is required to pass legislation.
U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand voted against RFK Jr.'s nomination for DHHS Feb. 6. Another ...
The legislation is envisioned as a way to give Congress a larger role in rejecting rules when administrations change hands.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's controversial nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, will face a final confirmation vote today in the Senate. He needs only a simple majority ...