Senate filibuster’s racist past fuels arguments for its end - AP News
Manchin affirmed his absolute opposition to eliminating or weakening the filibuster, creating a significant hurdle for his party's leadership.
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Published Apr 10, 2021
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Democrats and advocacy groups are pushing to reform or eliminate the Senate filibuster, citing its historical use as a tool to block civil rights legislation and its current role in stalling President Biden's agenda.
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