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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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Groundbeat deskOfficial8/21/2026, 10:07:19 PM

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?

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