Nuclear Option Filibuster: Pres. Obama Supports Change In Senate Stopping Minority Republicans From Blocking Nominees (Video)
The Democrat-controlled Senate invoked the so-called "nuclear option," ending the ability for minority Republicans to continue using filibusters to block some of President Barack Obama's judicial and executive nominations in a 52-48 vote on Thursday, CNN reported. Thursday's change affected presidential executive nominations such as ambassadors and agency heads, along with judicial nominations except for Supreme Court appointees,