[Zakeet]

Until now, I thought Congress was one of three co-equal branches of government and as such could not be overruled by either the executive or legislative branches. Thus, they can establish their own rules and do things as they please without outside interference.

My bad ...

[Jacquerie]

That is my understanding too. I doubt Scotus will mess with the filibuster. Why risk having your decision thrown back in your face and ignored? What could Scotus do, toss the resisting Senators in jail for contempt? Such a fight would not be worth the flak.