The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law presents:
The Third Annual Living Constitution Lecture
with Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa:
Filibuster Reform: Curbing Abuse to Prevent Minority Tyranny in the Senate
Introduced by Richard Revesz, Dean, NYU School of Law
Monday, June 14, 2010
6:00-6:30pm: Reception featuring the unique food and wines of Iowa
6:30-7:30pm: Lecture
Greenberg Lounge, Vanderbilt Hall
New York University, 40 Washington Square South
The filibuster has long been a part of the U.S. Senate, its lore and its procedures. In recent years, use of the filibuster has exploded -- creating an effective 60-vote requirement for nearly all legislation and often bringing the chamber to a halt. Now, controversy abounds. Senator Tom Harkin has led efforts since the early 1990s to change the rules under which filibusters occur. He will discuss history, constitutional issues, and his plans for reform.
Business attire.
Space is limited. CLE credit will be available.
Please call 212-992-8159 or email dlee@nyu.edu to reserve seats & request CLE materials.
The Brennan Center for Justice Living Constitution Project brings together thinkers and policymakers to further understanding of the Constitution and its role in a changing world.
Past lecturers include then-Governor Janet Napolitano (2008, moderated by Andrew Rosenthal, editorial page editor of the New York Times) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (2009, moderated by Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor-in-chief of The Nation). Read previous years' lectures online.