Cloture votes reached a high of 218 for the two-year period under the 113th Congress (2013–2014). WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress and a package of spending bills (all times local): Democrats opposing President Donald Trump's border wall demands have again blocked... WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican-controlled Senate committee on Thursday rejected Democratic attempts to cut President Donald Trump's latest border wall request and prevent him from again funding... AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrat Wendy Davis said Monday she is running for Congress, five years after badly losing a bid for governor that was propelled by her 13-hour filibuster of an... AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Latest on Democrats jumping into big 2020 races in Texas (all times local): A longtime Texas Democratic lawmaker is joining the growing field of U.S.... WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer opened the door on Tuesday to ending the procedural rule that requires 60 votes to steer most bills through the chamber if Democrats take the... LINCOLN, Neb. Question Time was allowed to run far beyond its usual end time, prompting Labor accusations the Federal Government was trying to avoid a looming vote to establish a royal commission into abuse in the disability sector. Senate Filibuster Becomes A 2020 Issue An unexpected debate in the 2020 Democratic primary is the fate of the filibuster, the Senate tool that requires 60 votes to advance legislation. On Thursdays, the Lower House usually adjourns for the week around 4:30pm. LINCOLN, Neb. While the Senate failed in two votes to end the filibuster Thursday, they did decide to return on Friday instead of taking their typical four-day weekend.

(AP) — Nebraska is on the verge of passing a law that requires abortion providers to tell patients about a disputed treatment to stop a medication abortion after the process has... LINCOLN, Neb. Coalition sources suggested they would not oppose the motion on the inquiry on Monday. New litmus test for 2020 Democrats: Shake up Senate rules Smith ended his filibuster by collapsing in a faint. In recent years, senators who’ve wanted to change the rules haven’t been able to get that supermajority.

(AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Tuesday passed a package of new business tax breaks and scholarships backed by Gov. He was reprimanded by Speaker Tony Smith for interjecting as the Prime Minister sought to justify the situation. (AP) — A bill that would have allowed some convicted drug users to qualify for federal food assistance has stalled in the Nebraska Legislature. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Usual practice involves the Prime Minister calling for an end to Question Time some time after 3:10pm — often after a government MP has lobbed a so-called "dixer", or a question where the Government can spruik its own policy at a minister. The Government has already begun accusing Labor of playing politics with the issue of disability support, pointing out the Opposition had withdrawn their Motion of Public Importance — a speech that usually runs after Question Time.
In the most recent full session, the 115th Congress … (AP) — The Latest on legislation pending in the Missouri Legislature (all times local): Missouri senators have passed a business incentive bill backed by... KANSAS CITY, Mo. It's an... LINCOLN, Neb.

(AP) — A bill that would require Nebraska abortion providers to give women information about possibly continuing their pregnancy after taking the first of two abortion drugs has won... LINCOLN, Neb.

(AP) — Missouri's Republican-led Senate swiftly advanced a bill Wednesday tightening standards for punitive damages in liability lawsuits after an all-night filibuster by... LINCOLN, Neb.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on a South Carolina Senate proposal to ban nearly all abortions (all times local): South Carolina senators have voted to return for a rare Friday session as a debate over a ban on nearly all abortions in the state continues.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The prospect that President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans will fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat before the year is out has ignited a call for major... WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats scuttled a scaled-back GOP coronavirus rescue package on Thursday as the parties argued to a standstill over the size and scope of the aid, likely ending hopes... LINCOLN, Neb. Instead he said he was not worried at losing a vote. (AP) — With limited time left in the legislative session, lawmakers hit a roadblock Tuesday in their efforts to address overcrowding and other problems in the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. Five Republicans joined Democrats in the 24-21 vote, which came after Democrats held the Senate floor for an hours-long filibuster. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Senate has effectively killed a ban on almost all abortions in the state, voting early Friday morning to return the bill to committee. Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, who moved the motion calling for the establishment of the inquiry, was in the Lower House for the developments.

March 14, 2019 GMT PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island state Sen. Sam Bell has likely held the last attempted filibuster in the state to oppose a new five-minute floor limit. LINCOLN, Neb. As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. Senators delayed a Thursday vote after at least one senator threatened a filibuster. Before Mr Shorten's motion could be voted on, the clock struck 4:30pm and Parliament began to wrap up for the week. Learn more about Mike Lee:https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/about-mike, Learn more about the Article I Initiative:http://www.fedsoc.org/articlei, Congressional Research Service: “Filibusters and Cloture in the Senate”https://www.senate.gov/CRSpubs/3d51be23-64f8-448e-aa14-10ef0f94b77e.pdf, The New York Times: “The Senate Filibuster, Explained”https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/03/us/politics/filibuster-supreme-court-neil-gorsuch.html, The Atlantic: “The Silenced Majority”https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2009/01/the-silenced-majority/307230/, Claremont Institute: “Against Senate Resolution 355”https://www.claremont.org/crb/basicpage/against-senate-resolution-355/, The Federalist Society Podcast: “Changing the Rules: The Senate Filibuster”https://fedsoc.org/commentary/podcasts/changing-the-rules-the-senate-filibuster-podcast, https://fedsoc.org/commentary/videos/filibusters-history-purpose-controversy-policybrief, Filibusters: History, Purpose, & Controversy [POLICYbrief], https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/about-mike, https://www.senate.gov/CRSpubs/3d51be23-64f8-448e-aa14-10ef0f94b77e.pdf, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/03/us/politics/filibuster-supreme-court-neil-gorsuch.html, https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2009/01/the-silenced-majority/307230/, https://www.claremont.org/crb/basicpage/against-senate-resolution-355/, https://fedsoc.org/commentary/podcasts/changing-the-rules-the-senate-filibuster-podcast, Changing the Rules: The Senate Filibuster - Podcast, The Challenge of Federal Budget Reform [POLICYbrief], The English Rule & the American Rule [POLICYbrief].
Labor MPs argued the Coalition was running down the clock to avoid losing a vote on establishing the royal commission. WASHINGTON (AP) — The GOP-controlled House is moving ahead on a White House plan to cut almost $15 billion in leftover spending, scheduling a vote after President Donald Trump took to Twitter to sell the idea. The proposal would have guaranteed a collective 10 ½ hours of extended debate during three rounds of consideration on each bill. (AP) — A natural resources district that maintains levees in the Omaha area and other parts of eastern Nebraska will lose its ability to issue bonds for flood projects at the end of... LINCOLN, Neb. Follow our live blog for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. It is the latest development in a scrappy week for Federal Parliament after heated debate over the medical treatment of asylum seekers and a scuffle between a senator and a staffer.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate has delayed a vote on a proposed revision of the state's self-defense law to clarify that deadly force can be used to defend someone in a church.

Ricketts pledged in an Associated Press interview to keep trying to build a contingent of supporters that's large enough to overcome senators who oppose it in next year's session. The hottest position in the Democratic presidential field this week is abolishing the Electoral College.

The governor's property and corporate income tax package was derailed by a filibuster during the 60-day session that ended Wednesday.

The Federal Coalition has used parliamentary tactics to extend Question Time amid fears it was set to lose another vote in the House of Representatives.

Federal Government filibusters House of Representatives to avoid disability vote.