In 2005, Republicans proposed a "nuclear option" to deal with Democratic efforts to

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The "nuclear option" referred to in 2005 was a strategy proposed by Republicans to change Senate rules to prevent Democrats from filibustering (blocking) presidential appointments, particularly judicial appointments. This was aimed at ensuring that the appointments could be approved with a simple majority vote, rather than the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.

In 2005, Republicans Proposed a "Nuclear Option" to Deal with Democratic