[DBeers]

The Senate changed the effect of that rule several years ago by requiring 60 votes to end debate on a nominee and vote up or down on the issue. This 'Cloture' rule has been used to keep a vote from occurring in many cases, especially, but not exclusively, when Dems are in the minority. The Reps are now going to go back to the old rule of a simply majority to close debate to force votes on Bush's nominee.

Your information is incorrect. The cloture rule applies to all debate and is not exclusive to nominees as you appear to imply. Additionally, ONLY dems have violated 200 years of tradition and the spirit of the rules by evoking a filibuster to prevent an up or down vote on judges. If you disagree -produce one example.

[confederate66]

Does this mean we're getting closer to the Revolution now? I'm tired of waiting and tolerating these socialist who are destroying the country.