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Obstruction

impeachment season Oct. 14, 2019

The (Full) Case for ImpeachmentA menu of high crimes and misdemeanors.

By Jonathan Chait
June 19, 2017

Will Senate Health-Care Bill Appear Sooner or Later? Only McConnell Knows.The GOP leader is trying to keep everyone guessing — most recently with reports the Senate will vote on health-care legislation next week.

By Ed Kilgore
May 2, 2017

GOP Senators Reject Trump’s Call for Getting Rid of Filibuster“That will not happen,” said the Majority Leader.

By Ed Kilgore
Jan. 31, 2017

Senate Democrats Boycott Votes on Two of Trump’s Key Cabinet NomineesAfter misleading statements from Trump’s picks — and mass protests in blue America — Democrats are in the mood for obstruction.

By Eric Levitz