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Senate Democrats trigger "nuclear option" to curb filibusters

All but three Senate Democrats voted Thursday to lower the hurdle for confirming presidential appointees to a simple majority of 51 votes. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the consequences of altering the 96-year-old rule.
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