Senate Confirms Gorsuch as Next Supreme Court Justice

The transcript discusses a historic rule change in the Senate where Republicans voted to eliminate the filibuster for Supreme Court nominations, allowing a simple majority vote. This change is seen as a significant win for President Trump, despite his challenging start. The discussion also covers the potential threat to the legislative filibuster, with both parties currently opposing its removal. However, the pressure to eliminate it may increase if it becomes a barrier to passing major legislation.

What significant rule change did the Senate Republicans vote for regarding Supreme Court nominations?

• Increasing the vote threshold to 70

• Requiring a unanimous vote

• Allowing only Democrats to vote

• Eliminating the 60-vote threshold

Which political figure was unanimously supported by Republicans for a Supreme Court nomination?

• Chuck Schumer

• Joe Manchin

• Neil Gorsuch

• Mitch McConnell

What was seen as a major victory for President Trump during his early presidency?

• Passing major legislation

• Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination

• Winning the popular vote

• Securing bipartisan support for healthcare reform

What is the current stance of both Republicans and Democrats regarding the legislative filibuster?

• Both want to remove it

• Both want to keep it

• Republicans want to remove it, Democrats want to keep it

• Democrats want to remove it, Republicans want to keep it

What is the concern if the legislative filibuster becomes the only barrier to passing significant legislation?

• It will be expanded to other areas

• It will be strengthened

• It will be removed

• It will be ignored