Amelia
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The rule change doesn't apply to legislation Amelia only to appointments
Confused about the 'nuclear option?' What you need to know - NBC Politics
Q: The Senate did something important today, but I’m confused: What exactly did they change?
A: Essentially, the Senate voted to eliminate filibusters for most presidential nominations. Nominations – like for judgeships or cabinet positions – previously had to get the support of 60 or more senators before a final vote if the minority party tried to block them. Under the new rules, most nominations will only need a simple majority to go forward.
So?
These include appointments to agencies who will changes rules and regulations without consulting the legislature. These agencies no longer will need to have any balance. Whatever nomination Obama makes after taking a walk through the rose garden with his secret service agents will be rubber-stamped by the Senate.
This will result in massive changes of policy driven by ideology without being balanced by the wants and needs of the majority.