Because the filibuster is abused by contrarians trying on purpose to grind the Congress to a halt. "the 110th Senate (2007–2009) passed a record-low 2.8 percent of bills introduced, a 66 percent decrease from 2005–2006 and a 90 percent decrease from 1955–1956. "
Because the filibuster is abused by contrarians trying on purpose to grind the Congress to a halt. "the 110th Senate (2007–2009) passed a record-low 2.8 percent of bills introduced, a 66 percent decrease from 2005–2006 and a 90 percent decrease from 1955–1956. "
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