Filibuster

PAUL BLASTS BIDEN: President ‘Stirs Racial Tensions,’ Voter Suppression a ‘Big Lie’

PAUL BLASTS BIDEN: President ‘Stirs Racial Tensions,’ Voter Suppression a ‘Big Lie’

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) spoke with Newsmax about the recent filibuster vote and the Democrats’ “big lie” when it comes to voter suppression. “There is no suppression of the vote in our country,” the Kentucky Republican argued on Newsmax’s “National Report.” “We should be thankful for that.” “[They] want to change the law so people …

STANDING THEIR GROUND: Sinema, Manchin Vote With GOP, End Dems Filibuster Plans

STANDING THEIR GROUND: Sinema, Manchin Vote With GOP, End Dems Filibuster Plans

Now it’s official. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and most of his fellow Democrats failed in their goal to weaken the filibuster so they can push through progressive voting rights legislation; Senators voted 52-48 to defeat the rules change. “The outcome of the vote was telegraphed, but it marks a defeat of Democrats’ months-long push …

CHUCK GOES NUCLEAR: Schumer Ignores Colleagues, Will Hold Vote on Election Laws, Filibuster

CHUCK GOES NUCLEAR: Schumer Ignores Colleagues, Will Hold Vote on Election Laws, Filibuster

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to move forward on a public vote to eliminate the filibuster; a move that could cause widespread political fallout among Democrats who both support the bill and moderates who oppose the measure. “Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Tuesday issued a stern warning to Republicans and Democrat defenders of the filibuster ahead of …

KEEP YOUR MITTS OFF THE FILIBUSTER: Watch Romney Hit the Senate Floor With a Warning for Dems

KEEP YOUR MITTS OFF THE FILIBUSTER: Watch Romney Hit the Senate Floor With a Warning for Dems

Senator Mitt Romney has a message for Democrats: hands off the filibuster. “Have Democrats thought what it would mean for them — for the Democrat minority — to have no power whatsoever?” Romney says. “The United States Senate is one of our vital democratic institutions, and the power given to the minority in the Senate …

WARREN’S WARNING: Dems Must Abolish the Filibuster to ‘Make it Easier to Join a Union’

WARREN’S WARNING: Dems Must Abolish the Filibuster to ‘Make it Easier to Join a Union’

Far-left Senator Elizabeth Warren doubled-down on her demand to eliminate the filibuster this week; saying Democrats must abolish the procedure to “make it easier to join unions.” “If we need to get rid of the filibuster to protect the right to vote, or pass commonsense gun safety reform, or make it easier to join a …

WATCH: Elizabeth Warren Says Dems Must End Filibuster to ‘Keep Our Democracy’

WATCH: Elizabeth Warren Says Dems Must End Filibuster to ‘Keep Our Democracy’

Far-left Senator Elizabeth Warren doubled-down on her demand to end the filibuster this week; saying eliminating the rule dating back to the early 20th century is necessary to “keep our democracy.” “The filibuster gives Mitch McConnell a veto over bills the American people support, like the #ForThePeopleAct—which expands voting rights, reforms campaign finance laws, and …