Harry Reid’s Top 12 Most Hilarious/Crazy Moments

3. Nuking the Senate…

In 2013, Reid damaged the Senate by changing the way judicial and executive nominees are confirmed. The move, known as the nuclear option, lowered the number of votes needed to confirm appointees from 60 to 51, which dealt a serious blow to the traditionally strong power of the minority party. The rule change allowed the Democrat-controlled Senate to push through several contentious appointees. (RELATED: Thanks To Nuclear Option, Senate Dems Confirm Radical Judge)

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