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Vice President Kamala Harris said she supports changing the Senate filibuster rule to return nationwide access to abortions.In an interview with Wisconsin Public Radio on Tuesday, Harris said the elimination of the rule would allow a vote on abortion rights to reach the Senate floor. Under Harris' proposal, lawmakers would codify the ruling made in Roe v. Wade, which essentially required states to allow access to abortions until a fetus is viable.
Trump allies make another push to change Nebraska's Electoral College lawFor Harris' proposal to become a reality, Democrats would need to maintain control of the Senate. Currently, there are 51 members of the Senate who caucus with Democrats. However, it is widely expected that Democrats will lose the seat held by Sen. Joe Manchin in West Virginia, who has long resisted changes to the filibuster.Republicans are also hoping to take seats from Democrats in Montana and Ohio.
Harris plans to visit southern border during stop in Arizona on FridayWhat is the filibuster?Currently, most legislation in the Senate requires 60 votes to end debate and bring an issue to vote. But there have been changes over the years that have loosened those rules.For instance, presidential nominations to federal positions and courts now require a simple majority.
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