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Does the filibuster enhance debate in the Senate? New research says no A view of the U.S. Capitol building at sunset, with trees in the foreground

Does the filibuster enhance debate in the Senate? New research says no

Filibuster may hurt rather than help legislative deliberation, according to new empirical analysis

Jan 31, 2022
Senate goes on recess while judicial nominees wait

Senate goes on recess while judicial nominees wait

In op-ed, Lect. Raymond Lodato criticizes Senate for delaying judicial nominee approvals

Jul 31, 2015

The Newberger Hillel Center

‘A sad moment for freedom in America’ as Senate blocks overhaul of NSA snooping program

‘A sad moment for freedom in America’ as Senate blocks overhaul of NSA snooping program

Prof. Geoffrey Stone decries Senate’s decision to block overhaul of NSA

Nov 19, 2014

New York Daily News

Q&A: Assoc. Prof. Christopher Berry discusses rise of women in Congress

Q&A: Assoc. Prof. Christopher Berry discusses rise of women in Congress

Nov 16, 2012

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