Should the U.S. Senate get rid of the filibuster?
The Senate filibuster effectively requires 60 of 100 votes to advance most legislation.
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I have mixed feelings on this. I generally feel the majority vote should carry, but the higher threshold can encourage broader consensus on major change.
The filibuster forces compromise for some and enables gridlock for others—so here's the real question: what specific bill passing or dying because of it would make you switch sides?