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What do you think of the filibuster in the US Senate? Is it necessary or does it need to go? To those who don't know, in the US Senate you need a 60% majority to cut off debate and vote on a bill, whereas in the US House you only need a 51%.
Try to ignore any partisan issues like who currently controls Congress or any legislation currently being debated. I'm asking in a more general sense...do you think the filibuster is generally good or bad?
On the one hand, I think a little gridlock can be a good thing and it forces Congress to moderate its views somewhat. On the other hand, it has the potential to kill off ideas that a majority of senators (and a majority of the people) want to be implemented.
Try to ignore any partisan issues like who currently controls Congress or any legislation currently being debated. I'm asking in a more general sense...do you think the filibuster is generally good or bad?
On the one hand, I think a little gridlock can be a good thing and it forces Congress to moderate its views somewhat. On the other hand, it has the potential to kill off ideas that a majority of senators (and a majority of the people) want to be implemented.