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Most Democratic 2020 Hopefuls Not Ready To Bust The Filibuster To Push Party Agenda

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., one of several Senate Democrats who are running for president in 2020, has been cautious to back a proposal to end the legislative filibuster. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Most Democratic 2020 Hopefuls Not Ready To Bust The Filibuster To Push Party Agenda

March 4, 2019 • Getting rid of the legislative filibuster — the rule requiring at least 60 votes to advance a bill — is what many activists say is key to passing a progressive agenda. But not all Democrats agree.

Most Democratic 2020 Hopefuls Not Ready To Bust The Filibuster To Push Party Agenda

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