Jack, sign the petition: The Jim Crow filibuster's time is up. Eliminate the filibuster.
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This election season, Democrats have the chance to regain control of the U.S. House, while maintaining control of the White House and U.S. Senate, thus regaining the legislative trifecta we had from 2021-2022. This is a great goal for November, but even if we pull it off it won't be enough. In order to prevent future obstruction of our priorities, we must eliminate the filibuster.
The filibuster impedes legislative progress, requiring a supermajority of 60 Senators to pass bills. It is an archaic rule that doesn’t exist in the Constitution and allows just 41 senators to block legislation, giving a minority of senators total power over which bills Congress can pass. The filibuster is entirely undemocratic and rooted in racism.
But there is some good news. Sen. Krysten Sinema, who made a habit out of blocking Democratic legislation via supporting the filibuster, is on her way out. With her departure, as well as Sen. Joe Manchin’s, we now are rid of two filibuster champions. Good riddance!
Sign the petition: It is time to eliminate the filibuster.
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Sinema and Manchin’s departure is our gain. Should Democrats hold the Senate majority and win the House, powerful legislation that impacts our lives could be back on the table. We can abolish the filibuster once and for all to prevent any further Republican impediment and obstruction.
If we are going to pass any meaningful legislation on racial justice, the climate crisis, gun safety, reproductive rights, or restoring power to the people over big corporations and billionaires, we must eliminate the filibuster.
Sign the petition: It is time to eliminate the filibuster.
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