Why has the filibuster survived despite the interest of the majority party to eliminate it?
What will be an ideal response?
Individual Senators have a substantial interest in maintaining the filibuster as a way to exert individual influence over legislation. The filibuster requires Senate leadership to negotiate with individual members, and this requirement would not be so powerful if it were eliminated or reformed. Students might also mention that parties know they might not be in the majority forever and want to reserve this minority power for future Congresses.
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