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Filibuster Threshold

The threshold required for most legislation to pass in the Senate, which can be lowered or eliminated using the nuclear option.

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Jan 17, 2026

What procedural tools can senators use to bypass or enforce the 60-vote threshold?

The Senate’s 60-vote “threshold” is not a single constitutional mandate but a collection of rules and practices — primarily cloture under Rule XXII and the filibuster — that make 60 votes the de facto...

Jan 7, 2026

How does the impeachment process differ between the House and Senate?

The Constitution splits impeachment into two distinct institutions: the House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach (to bring charges) and the Senate has the sole power to try impeachments ...