WASHINGTON — Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argued is vital for protecting democracy was blocked Wednesday by a Republican filibuster, a setback for President Joe Biden and his party after a raw, emotional debate. Democrats were poised to immediately pivot to voting on a Senate rules change as a way to overcome the filibuster and approve the bill with a simple majority.
Voting Bill Blocked By Gop Filibuster
The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News
Wed, 01/19/2022 - 7:08pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Maine Penobscot County Bangor
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