Republicans Use Nuclear Option
- 7 years ago
Republicans Use Nuclear Option
The Senate Thursday triggered the so-called "nuclear option" that allowed Republicans to break a Democratic filibuster of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.
The chamber is now expected to vote to confirm Gorsuch Friday.
Basically, they are changing the rules in order to get their conservative nominee approved.
Keywords:
Republicans
GOP
Senate
Nuclear Option
The Senate Thursday triggered the so-called "nuclear option" that allowed Republicans to break a Democratic filibuster of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.
The chamber is now expected to vote to confirm Gorsuch Friday.
Basically, they are changing the rules in order to get their conservative nominee approved.
Keywords:
Republicans
GOP
Senate
Nuclear Option