James Lankford Won’t Change the Filibuster

James Lankford Won’t Change the Filibuster

“Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) warned against Republicans using their Senate majority to change the chamber’s filibuster rules, arguing the move could have far-reaching consequences,” NOTUS reports. Said Lankford: “I’ve been very outspoken. I do not agree with taking down the filibuster. There are folks that believe if we want what we want, when we want it, we should just bring the house down to be able to get whatever we want. I think there’s long…

Sen. James Lankford Says He Won’t Vote to Change the Filibuster, No Matter What

Sen. James Lankford (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)Sen. James Lankford warned against Republicans using their Senate majority to change the chamber’s filibuster rules, arguing the move could have far-reaching consequences.“I've been very outspoken. I do not agree with taking down the filibuster,” Lankford told NOTUS’ Reese Gorman on the latest episode of the On NOTUS podcast. “There are folks that believe if we want what we want, when we want it,…