Democrats and Republicans recently reached an agreement to move forward on confirming certain stalled executive branch nominees. But before we begin celebrating, it is worth noting that judges were not part of the deal.
By delaying the administration of justice, by thwarting the principles of finality and certainty, judicial vacancies, especially at the trial court level, cause real harm both to the American people and to the free market.
The Senate's dubious vote on gun background checks is a failure from our elected officials, but also from the media, which help Senate obstructionists by trying to appear "objective."
When Congress resumes later this month, the Senate may finally change its rules concerning the filibuster — the procedure whereby the minority can block legislation from a final vote unless the majority can muster a supermajority of 60 votes.
The rampant abuse of the filibuster has led to a dysfunctional Senate and endless government gridlock. This report details the sharp rise in legislative obstruction and offers a blueprint for reform in the next Congress.
