Republicans' filibustering of dozens of Obama appointees "has turned advise and consent into deny and obstruct," said the majority leader. "When the founders wrote advise and consent, I don't think they meant sit down and shut up!" the minority leader exclaimed.
Reid, McConnell Attempt to Rebrand Filibuster Rules
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