Background information from the U.S. Senate Historian.

The text of an amendment to U.S. Senate Rule 22 regarding filibusters of judicial nominees.

Interview with a former Senate Parliamentarian, including discussion of whether the Senate is a "continuing body." [PDF]

Includes an overview and history.

Contends that filibusters of nominees violate US Senate Rule 31. (February 17, 2005)

Describes various strategies to overcome filibusters of judicial nominees in the U.S. Senate, such as a rule change or extending the legislative day. (July 21, 2004)

Part II of article by Professor Vikram Amar discussing a so-called nuclear option to end filibusters of judicial nominees in the U.S. Senate. (June 27, 2003)

Part I of article by Professor Vikram Amar analyzing the ability of the U.S. Senate to change its filibuster rules by a simple majority vote, instead of by the 2/3 vote specified in Senate Rule 22. (June 13, 2003)