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Marriage Equality Bill Could Break Senate Filibuster, Lawmakers Say
The bill will need at least 10 Republicans to join every member of the Democratic caucus to pass a Senate filibuster.
Sinema Kills Plan to Codify Abortion Rights While Fundraising on Protecting Them
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema supported a filibuster carveout to raise the debt ceiling, but won't do it for reproductive rights.
Biden Says He Supports Filibuster Carveout to Protect Abortion Rights
The Senate must “provide an exception” to the filibuster to protect abortion rights, Biden said.
Warren Says US Is Just Two Anti-Filibuster Democrats Away From Codifying “Roe”
She pointed to two Democrats running for Senate this fall that could fill the role.
This Country Is a Living Nightmare
The right wing took down “Roe,” but Democratic Party leaders also deserve a share of the blame.
Manchin Backs Gun Legislation But Won’t Budge on Ending Filibuster
“You know where I stand,” Manchin told reporters who asked about his stance on the Senate rule.
Sanders Asks Why Manchin’s a Democrat After His “No” Vote on Abortion Bill
“Why are you caucusing with the Senate Democrats?” Sanders asked in a pointed tweet.
Sanders: GOP Ended Filibuster to Pack Court, Dems Must Do So for Abortion Rights
On the Senate floor, Bernie Sanders said Democrats “can and must” pass the Women's Health Protection Act with 50 votes.
Sanders Says Democrats Must End Filibuster to Protect Abortion Access
If the GOP can end the filibuster for anti-Democratic reasons, Democrats can do so to protect abortion access, he said.
Protesters Plan Sit-Ins Outside Manchin and Sinema’s Offices Over Filibuster
“Arizonans and West Virginians are coming together to take on our obstructionist senators,” the organizers stated.