It is headed to the Senate. We expect the Senate to do the right thing. You know, I said awhile ago that if the filibuster, that antiquated procedural process, stands in the way of pertinent legislation, particularly voting rights or civil rights, then we should get rid of it.
Demings discusses the expectation for the Senate to act on voting rights legislation and her stance on the filibuster.
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