John,

After finally debating the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, the Senate is poised to take a historic vote on modifying filibuster rules. At 6:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on cloture to end debate and proceed to final passage.

So what happens next?

Because Democrats lack the 60 votes normally needed to overcome the filibuster, the fate of the bill depends on what Democrats do to try to change the Senate rules — likely an attempt to reinstate the talking filibuster for this bill. In this graphic, we’ve laid out the steps Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) could take to change the filibuster:

As the Senate considers changes to the filibuster, we have two new Spotlights today you won’t want to miss. In “Democrats Must Reform the Electoral Count Act and Pass Comprehensive Voting Rights Legislation,” four democracy scholars outline why it’s critical to reform both the Electoral Count Act and pass comprehensive voting rights legislation to protect our democracy. And in “The Talking Filibuster is a Middle Ground,” Mike Zamore, Sen. Merkley’s (D-Ore.) chief of staff, argues in favor of restoring the talking filibuster to the Senate.

As debate continues, be sure to stay tuned to our live updates page to catch up on the latest developments.

Thanks for staying in the fight
Team Democracy Docket