Under current Senate rules, the filibuster requires at least 60 votes to end debate on most legislation, meaning either 10 Republicans need to join Democrats, […]
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Jon Stewart Advocates For Iraq And Afghanistan War Veterans | Morning Joe | MSNBC
Comedian and advocate Jon Stewart appeared on Capitol Hill this week supporting legislation for veterans suffering from illnesses believed to be related to toxic exposure […]
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Sun-Sentinel: Former Lawmaker Says Matt Gaetz Fought ‘Revenge Porn’ Law | The ReidOut | MSNBC
The Orlando Sun-Sentinel is reporting as a member of the Florida legislature, Matt Gaetz was the ‘chief opponent’ of the legislation that would outlaw ‘revenge […]
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Lawrence On Parliamentarian Ruling: ‘This Is Going To Be Fun To Watch’ | The Last Word | MSNBC
Lawrence and Rachel “dork out” about tonight’s Senate parliamentarian ruling that will allow Democrats to move more legislation with just 51 votes. Aired on 04/05/2021. […]
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Biden Signs PPP Extension Act: ‘A Bipartisan Accomplishment’ | MSNBC
President signed the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act into law to support small businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. He thanked the lawmakers who helped […]
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Sen. Duckworth: You Shouldn’t Be Filibustering Voting Rights For All Americans | Morning Joe | MSNBC
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., weighs in on the investigation into January 6 rioters, the recent shootings in Atlanta and violence against Asian-Americans as well as […]
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Rep. Ryan On Working With Republicans: ‘It’s Just Been A Real Slog’ | Stephanie Ruhle | MSNBC
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) says he's "not very optimistic" about the prospects of getting Republicans on board for more legislation like infrastructure. He says Democrats […]
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Sen. Whitehouse Is ‘Pretty Optimistic’ Democrats Can Pass Legislation With Slim Majority | Katy Tur
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., said he is feeling "pretty optimistic" Democrats in Congress will be able to pass legislation to accomplish their agenda even if […]
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House Passes D.C. Statehood Bill; Outlook Is Dim In GOP-Controlled Senate | MSNBC
Lawmakers approved the bill, 232-180, largely along party lines, marking the first time a chamber of Congress has passed a D.C. statehood bill. The legislation […]
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