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Progressive Lawmakers Met With the White House to Discuss Action on Filibuster
The meeting reaffirmed Biden's commitment to a $15 wage but did not clarify how he will approach the filibuster.
Biden Warns Republicans at Press Conference: Don’t Abuse the Filibuster, or Else
When asked if he'd back ending the archaic Senate rule, Biden deferred: “Let's deal with the abuse first,” he said.
There’s a Path to Ending the Filibuster, If Democrats Move Wisely
It's time to clear a path to improve people's lives with historic progressive legislation. The filibuster must go.
Senate Dems Have a Plan to Showcase GOP’s Filibuster Abuse. Biden’s On Board.
A group of historians told Biden it's time for him to go “big and fast” with his agenda, with or without the filibuster.
Lindsey Graham Vows to Filibuster Voting Rights Bill Until He Collapses
Sen. Lindsey Graham told Fox News that he “would talk 'til I fell over” if Democrats revive the talking filibuster.
Time to Call Mitch McConnell’s Bluff on the Filibuster
Go on with your bad self, Mitch. We’ll be watching.
Biden Wants the Filibuster to Remain in Place, But Says He Supports Reforming It
Biden told ABC News he wants senators to be forced to stand up and speak during a filibuster, like “in the old days.”
McConnell Threatens to Make Senate Look Like “100-Car Pileup” If Filibuster Ends
McConnell’s comments come at a time when Democrats are under pressure to abolish the filibuster and go bold on policy.
Progressives Tell Sinema 3 in 5 Arizonans Want Filibuster Obstruction to End
Polling shows Democrats and independent voters in Arizona back ending the filibuster, with GOP voters evenly split.
Abolish the Filibuster Now
The filibuster exists because of a sloppy mistake made by an iconic killer some 207 years ago. It's time for it to go.