Senate Democrats Fail to Pass Voting Rights Bill
A broader look at how this event is covered across 3 politicians
Jan 18, 2022
ChamberLight Insight
Manchin and Sinema are described as opposing a change to the Senate’s filibuster rules, while Biden is portrayed as supporting the voting-rights effort and holding out hope it could advance. Coverage of each politician is mixed.
People
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Articles
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Combined Spectrum
How Each Politician Is Framed
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Joe Manchin, III
Isenate · West Virginia
2 articles covering this event
Source spectrum
How outlets frame III
- “Senator Joe Manchin opposed changing filibuster rules, citing concerns about bipartisan cooperation and potential long-term consequences for the Democratic party.”— Associated Press
- “Manchin voted against Schumer’s proposed one-time change to the filibuster rule.”— Reuters
Sentiment
Mixed 2
Avg credibility 97/100
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Kyrsten Sinema
Isenate · Arizona
2 articles covering this event
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How outlets frame Sinema
- “Senator Kyrsten Sinema maintained her opposition to altering the 60-vote threshold, arguing the Senate's rules protect minority party interests.”— Associated Press
- “Sinema voted against Schumer’s proposed one-time change to the filibuster rule.”— Reuters
Sentiment
Mixed 2
Avg credibility 97/100
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1 article covering this event
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How outlets frame Biden
- “Biden supported the voting-rights effort and said he had not given up hope of advancing it.”— Reuters
Sentiment
Mixed 1
Avg credibility 96/100
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