Published 2 years ago

Sanders calls out Manchin, Sinema ahead of filibuster showdown

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) name-checked Democratic Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz.) and Joe Manchin (W.Va.) as a months-long push to change the legislative filibuster is poised to come to a head this week. The Senate is expected to formally start debate on voting legislation on Tuesday, with Democrats taking up legislation that combines the Freedom to Vote Act with the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Democrats are using a procedural loophole to sidestep the 60 votes needed to start debate, but they'll still need GOP help to end debate.

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Sanders calls out Manchin, Sinema ahead of filibuster showdown

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday name-checked Democratic Sens.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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As the voting rights bill finally comes to the floor of the Senate, there is only one vote which will really matter. Will 50 Democrats vote to override the filibuster, protect American democracy and pass the bill, or will Manchin and Sinema vote with the GOP and let the bill die?

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