Speaker, I firmly believe the answer lies in the fatally flawed
60-vote rule. It is more commonly known as the filibuster, but the
Senate's tradition is preventing consideration of nearly all
legislation passed from the House. For example, look at our current situation. Since January, the House
has passed over 300 bills, including the two immigration and
enforcement bills I have just discussed. These bills will most likely
languish until the end of the term, in large part, due to the
filibuster rule. So what can be done about this irresponsible inaction? Well, the
Senate can change the rule. Indeed, the Senate must change the rule.
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