Some believe that cloture should be abolished for all legislation and nominations in the Senate and that majority votes should be sufficient in all cases. Why is it highly unlikely that such a reform will ever happen in the Senate? What would have to happen for such a reform to come to fruition? What would be the pros and cons of such a reform?

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The Answer of Some believe that cloture should be abolished for all legislation and nominations in the Senate and that majority votes should be sufficient in all cases. Why is it highly unlikely that such a reform will ever happen in the Senate? What would have to happen for such a reform to come to fruition? What would be the pros and cons of such a reform?

Some Believe That Cloture Should Be Abolished for All Legislation