Filibuster - SquareOffs

Should Democrats change the Senate filibuster rules?

Asked by ABC 17 News

243 Votes

Should Democrats change the Senate filibuster rules?

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Yes

President Joe Biden on Thursday endorsed changing the Senate's filibuster rules for certain pieces of legislation, such as an abortion rights bill.

President Joe Biden on Thursday endorsed changing the Senate's filibuster rules for certain pieces of legislation, such as an abortion rights bill. Show Less

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Some Democrats have been reluctant to tinker with the filibuster, which allows political minorities in the Senate to block legislation.

Some Democrats have been reluctant to tinker with the filibuster, which allows political minorities in the Senate to block legislation. Show Less

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Debbie Riffle

The Dems are just acting like sore losers right now. You can bet that they would change their tune when they're back in the minority and couldn't use the filibuster themselves.

Max DeYoung

It would be pretty dumb for the dems to do that. It will be their only protection after mid terms. But I hope they do. I will laugh my, well you know the rest.

Lisa Howard Glass

Those stupid mfers don't realize it'll end up being used against them when they lose power. Plus, just because you can't ram through everything you want, doesn't mean you get to change the rules whenever you want. Abolish the SCOTUS, end the filibuster...who's really threatening democracy here?

Will Mason

They changed them for judges. Giving Trump tons of judges confirmed. Did they learn nothing from that mistake? The rules exist fir a reason. Dems won't always be in power. Beware of unintended consequences.

BLC PAC

Have seen this before 55 years ago. Dems have allowed revolutionaries back into the party. No compromise will satisfy them

Should the Senate stop use of the filibuster?

Asked by ABC 17 News

194 Votes

Should the Senate stop use of the filibuster?

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Yes Yes

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Yes

Progressives are pushing for Senate Democrats to change the rules and get rid of the filibuster. The party's slight majority in the Senate means Democrats are having trouble get... Show More

Progressives are pushing for Senate Democrats to change the rules and get rid of the filibuster. The party's slight majority in the Senate means Democrats are having trouble getting enough votes to override filibusters. Show Less

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Ray Anderson

Its not in the constitution.

59%

No

Republicans and some Democrats, such as West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, are against ending the filibuster, which has been used for decades to blunt the majority's power.

Republicans and some Democrats, such as West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, are against ending the filibuster, which has been used for decades to blunt the majority's power. Show Less

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Randel Hearne

It is an important check to keep a majority ruled congress from running rough shod on everything while they are the majority. The democrats have used this as a check while they were in the minority. .

Will Mason

Doing away with the filibuster is one step towards one party rule. They regretted abolishing the filibuster for judges. Why would this be different? And when did the media stop calling it "the nuclear option"?