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Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell, a former leader of the Republican Party in the U.S. Senate, altered the filibuster rule in 2017 to permit cloture on all general legislation with a majority of 60 votes.

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Nov 26, 2025

🎙️ Getting to Know Senator Tom Cotton — Beyond the Headlines

31 min

Oct 31, 2025

🎃 Halloween in Arkansas: Filibuster history, childcare money, and a small-town touchdown for Dierks

16 min