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Schumer Says Senate Could Vote on Filibuster Changes Later This Month
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has suggested changing filibuster rules several times over the past few months.
Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass Voting Rights Legislation
Racial justice leaders are urging Senate Democrats to postpone winter recess until they pass the bills.
Progressives Ask Why Deal to Pass Debt Ceiling Can’t Be Used for Voting Rights
The deal would allow a workaround of the filibuster, enabling Senate Democrats to increase the limit with just 51 votes.
Georgia GOP Redraws Political Map as Senate Democrats Do Nothing
Republican gerrymandering efforts could shut Democrats out of power for the next decade.
Bernie Sanders Endorses Peter Welch of Vermont for US Senate
The Senate seat will be left vacant by retiring Sen. Patrick Leahy.
“We’re Going to Win”: Charles Booker Officially Files Campaign to Oust Rand Paul
Booker will run on a progressive platform, supporting Medicare for All and the Green New Deal.
Sinema Is “Obstacle to Progress,” Say 5 Vets Who Quit Her Advisory Panel
The veterans accused the Arizona senator of answering to big donors rather than her own constituents.
Could Vice President Harris Take a Page From Nixon and Challenge the Filibuster?
The filibuster is not in the Constitution. It’s not part of any law. And it’s damaging the U.S.
Manchin’s Compromise Voting Rights Bill Gets Zero Support From GOP Senators
The compromise bill was defeated by a Republican filibuster, resulting in renewed calls to end the legislative rule.
Regardless of Media Spin, Yesterday’s Budget Vote Was a Progressive Victory
Next month, we'll see one of this country's most extraordinary stretches of votes on vital legislation.