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Biden Calls For 'Exception' In Senate Rules To Pass Abortion Rights Law
US President Joe Biden on Thursday called for an "exception" to the Senate filibuster rule so that Democrats can pass an abortion rights law, reversing the recent Supreme Court decision.
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What Is The Filibuster On Voting Rights? Joe Biden's New Agenda
One year into his presidency, Joe Biden has seen his legislative agenda effectively stalled in Congress even though his own party narrowly controls both chambers.
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Senate Girds For Battle Over Donald Trump Supreme Court Pick
Senate Democrats are mounting a filibuster of US President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick, a rare obstruction of high-court appointments. If the gambit proves successful this coming week, Republicans will likely go nuclear.
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US Senate reaches deal on Barack Obama nominees, filibusters
US Senate Democrats backed away on Tuesday from a possible historic crackdown on filibusters in exchange for a Republican commitment not to use the procedural hurdles to stop some of President Barack Obama's long-stalled nominations.
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A 12-hour marathon filibuster thwarts Texas abortion bill
A bill setting strict limits on abortions in Texas was thwarted early on Wednesday after a lengthy filibuster and a voting session interrupted by rowdy spectators.
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Senator Rand Paul's filibuster of CIA pick ends after 12 hours
A Republican senator seeking to block President Barack Obama's pick to lead the CIA over concerns about drone strikes on US soil completed a nearly 13-hour speaking filibuster early Thursday.
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Biden Calls For 'Exception' In Senate Rules To Pass Abortion Rights Law
US President Joe Biden on Thursday called for an "exception" to the Senate filibuster rule so that Democrats can pass an abortion rights law, reversing the recent Supreme Court decision.
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What Is The Filibuster On Voting Rights? Joe Biden's New Agenda
One year into his presidency, Joe Biden has seen his legislative agenda effectively stalled in Congress even though his own party narrowly controls both chambers.
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Senate Girds For Battle Over Donald Trump Supreme Court Pick
Senate Democrats are mounting a filibuster of US President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick, a rare obstruction of high-court appointments. If the gambit proves successful this coming week, Republicans will likely go nuclear.
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US Senate reaches deal on Barack Obama nominees, filibusters
US Senate Democrats backed away on Tuesday from a possible historic crackdown on filibusters in exchange for a Republican commitment not to use the procedural hurdles to stop some of President Barack Obama's long-stalled nominations.
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A 12-hour marathon filibuster thwarts Texas abortion bill
A bill setting strict limits on abortions in Texas was thwarted early on Wednesday after a lengthy filibuster and a voting session interrupted by rowdy spectators.
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Senator Rand Paul's filibuster of CIA pick ends after 12 hours
A Republican senator seeking to block President Barack Obama's pick to lead the CIA over concerns about drone strikes on US soil completed a nearly 13-hour speaking filibuster early Thursday.
