Manchin and Sinema are opposed to filibuster reforms that would enable the passage of voting rights protections.
The support of every member of the Senate Democratic caucus and a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Kamala Harris would be needed to enact a rule change.
With federal action likely not forthcoming, local Democratic officials and activists “now say they are resigned to having to spend and organize their way around” the, “a prospect many view with hard-earned skepticism.
“Nor can we litigate our way out of this threat to democracy,” the groups warned. “We must remember that at critical times in our history, one party has been forced to act alone in securing the fundamental democratic rights of American citizens, including Congress’ passage of both the 14th and 15th Amendments. Any rule or procedure that functions to stop bills from ever being considered on the floor is not a procedure to promote debate; it is a procedure to promote gridlock.
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