Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that debate upon legislation pending before the Senate may not be brought to a close without the concurrence of a minimum of three-fifths of the Senators.

1. 01

   How would requiring a three-fifths majority to end debate change which bills can pass the Senate compared to current rules?

2. 02

   What trade-offs do you see between protecting extended debate and enabling the Senate to vote on and pass legislation?

3. 03

   Which groups or interests might be most affected by making it harder to close debate on pending Senate bills?

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