Where 2020 Democratic candidates stand on the electoral college, court packing and changes to democracy
Candidate positions highlighted"I believe in filibuster reform and making it much harder for any one senator to bring the Senate to a halt," Sanders told The Post."I also believe, as recent history has shown, that major legislation can be passed by majority vote through the budget reconciliation process." He had previously told CBS News he was “not crazy about getting rid of the filibuster.
""I believe that an individual Senator who strongly opposes a piece of legislation should be allowed to hold the floor for as long as she can stand," Williamson told The Post."But given the unprecedented partisanship that Republicans have thrust on this country — exemplified by their refusal to even hold hearings on Merrick Garland — I do not believe that the Senate can function if legislation requires a super majority to pass.
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