The United States Senate's filibuster requires 60 votes to invoke cloture for most legislation; eliminating the filibuster would permit passing most legislation with a simple majority (50 votes plus the vice president as tie-breaker).
September 30, 2025
high
procedural
Senate cloture rule and the practical effect of removing the filibuster on legislative vote thresholds.
The legal theory that a person could effectively serve more than two elected presidential terms by first being elected vice president and then succeeding to the presidency is constitutionally untested and legal experts are divided on whether it would be valid.
high
constitutional
Describes an unresolved constitutional interpretation related to succession and term limits.