Via USAT: Senate ends secret ‘holds’
The U.S. Senate has agreed to change its rules and eliminate secret “holds,” a tactic that has allowed lawmakers to anonymously block legislation and appointments.
A resolution to change the practice passed on a 92-4 vote.
Well, it’s hardly Filibuster reform, but it is a step in the right direction.
3 responses to “Senate Ends Secret Holds”
My gal, Claire McCaskill, has long complained about this abuse of procedure…
GOOD FOR HER.
A teeny, tiny bit of progress. That just leaves 9 billion things left to do. We’re on our, baby!
The four who voted no:
Jim DeMint, R-SC, Mike Lee, R-UT, Rand Paul, R-KY, and John Ensign, R-NV.