CWA Says 'Thank You' to Supporters of Senate Rules Reform

The Senate's failure to change the way it operates was a big disappointment, because the opportunity has been lost, at least for now, to end partisan gridlock and obstructionism in the U.S. Senate.

But several senators stood with working and middle-class families for real change. Sens. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) strongly championed reforms to restore debate and end the stalling tactics that have blocked nominations and kept legislation from full Senate consideration.

They were supported by many other Democratic senators, including Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Jon Tester of Montana. In radio spots in several states, CWA thanked senators for supporting accountability and transparency and taking a stand against "business as usual."

Listen to one of the ads here.