Democrats ditch U.S. Senate rule blamed for Washington
Published : 2013-11-21 - Duration : 01:37 - View : 52
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A change of rules on Capitol Hill. Using the so-called "nuclear option," Democratic-controlled Senate stripped the ability of Republicans to block presidential nominations. Now, the Senate needs a vote of only 51 - from 60 - to end filibusters against presidential nominees. The new rule won't apply to Supreme Court nominees. Historically - filibu...

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