In the first 50 years of the filibuster, it was used only 35 times. But the last Congress alone had 112 cloture motions filed, plus threats of more. Peter Fenn More Quotes by Peter Fenn More Quotes From Peter Fenn President Barack Obama has it right - there is a lot to change about Washington. The problem is, not much will get changed unless we confront the runaway filibuster in the U.S. Senate. Peter Fenn usa problem president A basic tenet of healthy democracy is open dialogue and transparency Peter Fenn healthy inspiring inspirational In the first 50 years of the filibuster, it was used only 35 times. But the last Congress alone had 112 cloture motions filed, plus threats of more. This is the tyranny of the minority. Peter Fenn minority alone more tyranny A basic tenet of a healthy democracy is open dialogue and transparency. Peter Fenn open transparency democracy healthy
