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Why The Filibuster Is Necessary

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Sen. Harry Reid talks to press after the Senate passed the 'nuclear option' on filibuster rules. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Samuel L. Dorn
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What makes us think "majority rule" is even how the Senate is supposed to operate?

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