EXPLAINER: What's the Senate Filibuster and Why Change It? - Voice and Viewpoint

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EXPLAINER: What's the Senate Filibuster and Why Change It? - Voice and Viewpoint

BY Lisa Mascaro, AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) _ It's not that different from the movies. President Joe Biden said the Senate should operate like it did in the 'old days,' with senators forced to stand up and speak all day and night if they plan to object to his legislative agenda with a filibuster. […]

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