That's all the federal government was. And the Senate, the body in which I serve, it was actually intended, it was designed to limit the growth of government. You know, In 1917 we ended Unlimited debate and we allowed cloture. We made it easier for government to grow. And guess what Judge? Government grew. But that wasn't even good enough for some people. The 2/3 threshold wasn't good enough. (03:43–03:49)
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Asserts that the Senate ended unlimited debate and allowed cloture in 1917.
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