The "nuclear option" refers to a
A) proposal to extend the use of the filibuster to the House of Representatives.
B) constitutional amendment to eliminate senatorial approval of nominees for positions in the executive branch and the federal courts.
C) policy of restructuring Congress in a way that would eliminate the committee system.
D) change to the filibuster rules enacted in 2013 that prevents the filibustering of nominees for positions in the executive branch and the federal courts.
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