Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res.4) 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 lowering the filibuster threshold from 60 votes to a three-fifths majority change which bills become law in the Senate?

2. 02

   Which groups or states might benefit or lose influence if Senate filibusters become easier to overcome through this amendment?

3. 03

   What evidence exists that the current 60-vote threshold prevents important legislation from passing compared to other democracies?

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