Published 09/24/2024 6:27:37 p.m.

Kamala Harris urges ending Senate filibuster to pass abortion rights legislation

Vice President Harris supports eliminating the filibuster to secure a federal law that protects reproductive rights, stating, "51 votes would be what we need."
Democrats must maintain Senate control in November to advance this legislation, potentially signed by Harris if she wins the presidential election.
Senator Bernie Sanders indicated willingness to allow a filibuster exception for this legislation, supporting Harris's plan that she is eager to implement.

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The Washington Post

Harris voices support for eliminating filibuster to secure abortion rights

Vice President Kamala Harris voiced support Tuesday for eliminating the Senate filibuster to pass a law to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade and secure abortion rights nationwide.

09/24/2024 9:54:00 a.m.

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New York Post

Kamala Harris wants to end filibuster to push Roe v. Wade abortion rights through Congress

Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday she wants to modify Senate procedure push Roe v. Wade through Congress.

09/24/2024 5:04:57 p.m.·New York, United States

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The Hill

Harris calls for ending filibuster for abortion rights

Vice President Kamala Harris called for eliminating the legislative filibuster to restore Roe v. Wade, the furthest she's gone in her pledge to codify abortion rights.

09/24/2024 5:05:09 p.m.·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Harris gives Democrats new hope to weaken filibuster despite hurdles

But obstacles will remain in the next Congress, even with the retirement of pro-filibuster Democratic caucus members and if the party keeps the majority.

09/25/2024 8:00:00 a.m.·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

Harris Makes Call for Eliminating Filibuster to Codify Roe Into Law

Vice President Kamala Harris said on Sept. 24 that the Senate should abolish the filibuster to pass legislation to codify the landmark Supreme Court abortion case Roe v. Wade, which has since been overturned. “I’ve been very clear. I think we should eliminate the filibuster for Roe, and get us to the point where 51 votes would be what we need to actually put back in law the protections for reproductive freedom,” Harris told Wisconsin Public Radi…

09/24/2024 7:18:58 p.m.·New York, United States

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The Daily Caller

‘Shame On Her’: Kamala Harris Wants To Nuke Filibuster To Advance One Of The Left’s Favorite Crusades

Harris vowed to end the Senate filibuster in order to pass legislation codifying "abortion rights," prompting Sen. Manchin to withhold his endorsement.

09/24/2024 6:27:37 p.m.·Washington, United States

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