who changed the senate voting requirements? Harry Reid and Chucky Schumer.
Why did they do it?
Because Mitch McConnell changed filibuster from a tool that is rarely used to a requirement that all legislation requires 60 votes and don’t count on any Republicans voting with you.
After repeatedly warning Mitch to stop his stonewalling, they followed through on the nuclear option for non SCOTUS seats. Mitch elevated it to include SCOTUS
Where do Dems go from here?
End Filibuster in the Senate for good.