Filibuster
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Fox News : Trump's SAVE America Act shows signs of life in the Senate despite Republican revolt
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Filibuster framed as a dangerous procedural zombie blocking popular will
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“That means that but for the Zombie Filibuster, the House-passed SAVE America Act would now be on its way to the White House for President Trump’s signature”
The Washington Post : A key Senate rule is slowly losing its grip, and both parties know it
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Filibuster rule framed as increasingly ineffective and obsolete
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“The filibuster gives Democrats the power to block much of Trump’s agenda, creating a strong incentive for them to defend the rule while they’re in the minority. But many Democrats want to scrap it if they regain control...”