The votes aren't there for getting rid of the filibuster whole cloth. There may not even be votes for doing what president byden wants to do. But we do have some recent precedents. The average american adapting s to make the senate work again is just common sense. Therefore, i raise ta point of order that the vote on clocer under the presedent set on november 20 first, 20 13, is a majority vote on all nominations.
President Joe Biden wants to change how the Senate works to pass voting reforms. Sen. Mitch McConnell is threatening hell if it happens.
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