Democrats Seek to Change Senate Filibuster Rules

Vice President Kamala Harris and several vulnerable Democratic senators are advocating for changes to the Senate's legislative filibuster. This push comes as Democrats aim to pass key legislation on voting rights and abortion protections.

Senators from Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada have previously voted to alter filibuster rules. Some propose a 'talking filibuster' to replace the current 60-vote threshold, effectively allowing bills to pass with a simple majority.

• Vice President Harris and vulnerable Democratic senators support eliminating the legislative filibuster.
• Senators from Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada voted to change filibuster rules in 2022.
• Harris specifically advocates for eliminating the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade.
• Some Democrats propose a 'talking filibuster' to replace the current 60-vote threshold.
• Filibuster reform faces opposition from moderate senators and Republicans.