Standing Order and Rulemaking Statute : Possible Alternatives to the "Nuclear Option".

Examines options to amend the procedure under Senate rules in which the Senate might limit debate in order to overcome a filibuster. Reviews requisites of a so-called "nuclear option," standing orders, and rulemaking statutes, and discusses potential pros and cons of various options.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	United States. > Congress > Powers and duties. Constitutional law. Cloture. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Examines options to amend the procedure under Senate rules in which the Senate might limit debate in order to overcome a filibuster. Reviews requisites of a so-called "nuclear option," standing orders, and rulemaking statutes, and discusses potential pros and cons of various options.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.