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 historic rule change did Senate Republicans vote for regarding Supreme Court nominations?

Who were the three Democrats expected to vote for Neil Gorsuch?

What did Chuck Schumer plead for regarding the filibuster?

What is the potential next step regarding the filibuster mentioned in the text?

What did Senator McConnell state about removing the filibuster for legislation?