Both bills have already passed the house of representatives. Key senators like mansion, zeno and cinema aren't actually on board with the rules change that would be required to let democrats get this bill pass the filibuster. republicans argue that this is essentially federal power grabs over states rights to run their own elections. They also say that what this is really about is democrats trying to change the rules to help them win. This isn't really about protecting democracy.
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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