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In Wake of Amazon Union Vote, Progressives Urge Action on Filibuster and PRO Act
The PRO Act faces little chance passing the Senate unless Democrats eliminate the 60-vote legislative filibuster.
Manchin Pens Op-Ed Against Filibuster Reform, Using Section 304 to Pass Bills
Manchin wants a “new era of bipartisanship” — something Republicans have not indicated they're willing to get behind.
Ted Cruz Illegally Used Campaign Funds to Promote His Book, Watchdog Says
The senator spent nearly $18,000 in campaign money on Facebook advertisements for his book, the watchdog alleges.
The Little-Known Senate Rule That Could Change Everything
Voilà! All sorts of great stuff can suddenly be passed with a simple majority under the auspices of reconciliation.
Schumer Digs Up Obscure Budget Rule That Could Allow Dems to Bypass Filibuster
The unearthed loophole may provide a path to more Democratic legislative wins -- if the Senate Parliamentarian agrees.
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.
Right-Wing Groups Attack Election and Ethics Reform Bill
Conservative groups are pulling out the stops to attack S. 1 and its House equivalent, H.R. 1.
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.
Mitch McConnell’s Lies Keep Getting Called Out
The minority leader has recently been caught in lies about the filibuster, voting rights and contact with Biden.
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.