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The Fate of the Filibuster
As Democrats and Republicans haggled over how to share power in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, made one key demand: Do not touch the filibuster rule.
Today, we explore the mechanics and history of the rule and look ahead at its fate.
Guest: Julie Hirschfeld Davis, the congressional editor for The New York Times.
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Background reading:
- The debate over the minority’s ability to filibuster legislation has foreshadowed a fraught landscape ahead over what Democrats should do if Republicans obstruct President Biden’s agenda.
- Mr. Biden doesn’t want to eliminate the filibuster, which can be an impediment to major legislation. Left-leaning Democrats disagree, but they’re holding back for now.
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily
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