Bush calls for end to judicial filibusters

Wednesday, March 12, 2003

WASHINGTON -- President Bush urged the Senate on Tuesday to change its rules and ban the use of filibusters on judicial nominees and require direct yes-or-no votes on all court nominations submitted by the White House.

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