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EXPLAINER: What’s the Senate filibuster and why change it? - AP News — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
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This AP News explainer details the history and current usage of the Senate filibuster, contextualizing the 2021 debate as Democrats face Republican obstruction of a January 6 commission and other key legislative priorities.
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Senate Minority Leader defending the filibuster
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Vice President and tie-breaker
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Senate Minority Leader defending the filibuster
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Vice President and tie-breaker
ALSO MENTIONED Barack Obama, Former President mentioned for judicial context; Strom Thurmond, Former Senator mentioned for historical context
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