2005 debate on nuclear option (United States Senate)
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2005 debate on nuclear option (United States Senate)
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The 2005 debate on the nuclear option was a political debate in the United States Senate regarding the possible use of the nuclear option to allow a simple majority to confirm judicial nominees. At the time, three-fifths of all senators duly chosen and sworn were required to end debate on nominations under Rule XXII of the Senate's standing rules. The debate was sparked when Majority Leader Bill Frist threatened its use to end Democratic-led filibusters of judicial nominees submitted by Presiden
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United States Senate debate
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2018-01-21T21:38:32Z
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2024-08-29T17:32:32Z
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