Governing — How Did the Senate End Up With Supermajority Gridlock?

Oct 13

The Constitution meant for Congress to pass bills by a simple majority. But the process has changed over the decades, turning the Senate’s cautious view on legislation into a major obstacle that can only be fixed by reform.

Tessa Payer

Governing — How Did the Senate End Up With Supermajority Gridlock?

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