Tag Archive for: Filibuster

Senate Breakthrough: The Freedom To Vote Act Is Introduced

A major breakthrough occurred in the Senate yesterday when a revised version of the For the People Act – sweeping voting rights and anti-corruption legislation […]

Democracy 21 Applauds Voting Rights Breakthrough In The Senate

The New, Revised Freedom To Vote Act Sets The Stage For Final Action On Essential Legislation Statement of Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer Democracy 21 […]

Rolling Stone: Biden Tells Top Dems He’s Preparing Lobbying Blitz On Filibuster Reform, Voting Rights

“With a make-or-break vote looming in the Senate on a sweeping voting rights and anti-corruption bill, President Joe Biden and his advisers have said in recent weeks […]

Voting Rights & The Senate: It Will All Come Down To The Filibuster

Congress faces an overwhelming schedule this month. Funding for the government runs out on September 30 and must be extended. The debt ceiling limit needs […]