Barack Obama said "Right now, at least, Republicans in the Senate are lining up to try to use the filibuster to stop the 'For the People Act' from even being debated." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 20, 2021

Right now, at least, Republicans in the Senate are lining up to try to use the filibuster to stop the 'For the People Act' from even being debated.

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Obama criticizes Republican senators for using the filibuster to block discussion on voting rights legislation.

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